Insertable cardiac monitor

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell , 18 Aug 2014
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Chris O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2014

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Insertable Cardiac Monitors are designed to diagnose arrhythmias that may be related to unexplained fainting.

They are placed  just under the skin overlying the heart in a simple outpatient procedure, and automatically detect and record abnormal heart rhythms for up to 3 years.

They are MRI compatible.

  • -<p>Insertable Cardiac Monitors are designed to diagnose arrhythmias that may be related to unexplained fainting.</p><p>They are placed  just under the skin overlying the heart in a simple outpatient procedure, and automatically detect and record abnormal heart rhythms for up to 3 years</p><p>They are MRI compatible.</p>
  • +<p>Insertable Cardiac Monitors are designed to diagnose arrhythmias that may be related to unexplained fainting.</p><p>They are placed  just under the skin overlying the heart in a simple outpatient procedure, and automatically detect and record abnormal heart rhythms for up to 3 years.</p><p>They are MRI compatible.</p>

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Small electronic device in the subcutaneous fat overluingoverlying the left chest wall.

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