Open AccessImplantable "loop recorder": A new diagnostic tool for syncope of unknown cause
Author(s) -
Goran Milašinović,
Mirjana Živković,
Vesna Jovanović,
Vera Jelić,
D Savić,
Siniša U. Pavlović,
Žarko Ćalović
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2406-0895
pISSN - 0370-8179
DOI - 10.2298/sarh0508338m
Subject(s) - implantable loop recorder , medicine , syncope (phonology) , bradycardia , rhythm , cardiology , heart rhythm , etiology , tachycardia , heart rate , atrial fibrillation , blood pressure
The implantable loop recorder (ILR) is a new diagnostic tool in cardiology for establishing the causes of unexplained syncope in patients where standard conventional tests, invasive tests included, have failed. The device is a diagnostic "pacemaker," surgically implanted underneath the skin of the chest, with leads attached to the case of the device, not requiring endovenous lead implantation. Heart rhythm is monitored continuously on the basis of an endless loop, up to a maximum period of 14 months. Recording is carried out either by applying an outside activator whenever symptoms occur, or automatically, according to a pre-set algorithm for bradycardia, tachycardia, and/or asystolic detection.