Implantable loop recorders provided a diagnostic finding in 46.8% of patients presenting with unexplained syncope, palpitations, or ischemic stroke over a mean follow-up of 17.1 months.
Observational (n=62)
No
Does an implantable loop recorder safely and efficiently identify or exclude serious rhythm disturbances?
Implantable loop recorders are safe and effective for identifying or excluding serious rhythm disturbances, guiding targeted therapeutic interventions.
ILR proved to be safe and efficient. It has enabled the identification or exclusion of serious rhythm disturbances in more than half of patients and provided a targeted therapeutic intervention.
Silveira et al. (Fri,) conducted a observational in Unexplained syncope, palpitations, or cryptogenic stroke (n=62). Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) was evaluated on Diagnostic yield (identification of symptom cause). Implantable loop recorders provided a diagnostic finding in 46.8% of patients presenting with unexplained syncope, palpitations, or ischemic stroke over a mean follow-up of 17.1 months.