Is there such a device?

[Abbygirl2 Barely Heart Find all posts View Profile Close Abbygirl2]

I still have the loop monitor(from the Dr that cancelled my appointment), he'll never get it back now. At first I thought it was useless and in some situations it is. However I think it would still be a great idea if I had my own that I could carry around with me. I can not get a loop monitor where I live, I would have to drive atleast 4 hrs, or have one sent to my clinic.

So, is there such a recording device that you can buy or get through your Dr? Or even better is there something implantable? Just something to record in case of arrythmias. I have been trying for a few months to catch this one weird beat, all the others that have been caught were normally abnormal

Thanks
Pam

[LynnS Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close LynnS]

Re: Is there such a device?

I had a friend that had atrial flutter (non-HCM related) that had an implated device that recorded rhythm problems. Following an episode they were able to interrogate it. It is my understanding that it did nothing more than record as she always had to call for an emergency squad when she had an ongoing event. Unfortunately I do not have any more info about it for you, the name/type, etc. But I wanted to at least respond that someone was aware of such a device having been used. I would imagine that as with any device, there would need to be a preponderance of evidence to support the requirement for having one. I'm guessing Lisa will be the best one to answer your question on this though!

All the best,
Lynn

[Lisa Salberg HCMA CEO and Founder Find all posts View Profile Close Lisa Salberg]

Re: Is there such a device?

There is such a device, it is called a "reveal" by Medtronic. It is an implantable device that can stay in for up to 18 months.

Best wishes,
Lisa