Presentation
Cardiac device
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Implantable loop recorder
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An implantable loop recorder is present in the medial aspect of the left breast, projecting over the left cardiac border.
Case Discussion
Implantable loop recorders (ILR) are used in patients with syncope, palpitations, atrial fibrillation (current or risk for) and in the post-myocardial infarction setting for risk stratification.
MRI safety: conditional