DIXZELAND Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 My POTS doc. told me that he was thinking about implanting a Loop Recorder. The news shocked me therefore I was too scared to ask questions about it. I am nervous all the time and have anxiety issues.Can anyone tell me their own experience of having one. He said it would be place for 2 to 3 months. Thank you,Dixie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodielynn Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Yes, had one its basically like a 24 hour recorder for your heart,mine was in six months then I received a pacemaker. Its a good way to see what your heart is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandymbme Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I have a medtronic reveal monitor, it stays in place for up to 3 years. Have had mine for about a year and a half. Really, not anything to panic about, it is not actually connected to your heart, and it a LOT more convenient than carrying a monitor around. It was a less than 1 hour outpatient procedure to place it. (I was at the hospital all day, but the procedure itself only took about an hour.) Hopefully will give your doc a much clearer picture!Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIXZELAND Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Yes, had one its basically like a 24 hour recorder for your heart,mine was in six months then I received a pacemaker. Its a good way to see what your heart is doing.What may I ask was the reason for the Loop Recorder and then having the pacemaker? I have the high bp and high pulse rate. I was so nervous that I didn't even ask the dr. why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodielynn Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hi, I had high heart rates,and numerous fainting episodes. The pacemaker worked for awhile,but over the last two years things have gotten worse, I get afib episodes,tacy episodes,low blood pressure. I pass out at least once a day. The drs change my settings in the pacemaker and I have been on numerous meds.so far nothing working. I also just recently have mitral valve prolapse. I hope things work out for you. The procedure for the monitor takes little time. It cam be a good tool for determining what is causing your issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brye Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have an implantable loop recorder. I've had it Just over a year. I really don't notice it anymore. It was an easy outpatient procedure. It lasts 2-3 years, I guess until the battery goes bad. I had mine due to some fainting. So far my results have looked OK. I had some bradycardia that may require a pacemaker but otherwise nothing awful. I have POTS and right now my HR is pretty well controlled with my atenolol. It has provided some helpful info here. Brye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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