Cardiac loop recorder

Hi
I am a new member and looking for some information from people who have had a cardiac loop recorder inserted . I am 36 years old and scheduled to have one inserted tomorrow. I have for the past 4 years experienced intermittent episodes of passing out which generally happens through the night or early morning. I get some warning and manage to lay down but I still become unconscious. I have been out for quite a while most of the time that my body has gone into seizures. I am very dazed as confused for at times several days after and very tired. Thy have ruled out epilepsy and more leaning towards a cardiac cause. I have been through all the tests known to man!! ECG , EEG, video telemetry, 24 hr heart monitor several times but nothing! I am very envoys about tomorrow, I have 2 kids and work full time. I am generally fit and really hope that this monitor does not prevent me from working for too long or going to the gym. Can anyone please she's some light on how long I will need off work(only took 2 days off) and when I can resume light weights and cardio??

2 Comments

Sounds like me

by lbdina - 2014-02-12 03:02:55

I can't provide any info on a loop recorder. I found out about my heart condition the hard way, by passing out while on a ladder, then again at the hospital.

Like you, Holter monitors, EKGs, and other tests didn't uncover any abnormalities. My problems were very intermittent and safely hid out from the diagnostics approaches we tried. So, a loop recorder sounds like an excellent idea.

I have sick Sinus syndrome and Dysautonomia. Basically, my sinus node (the heart's natural pacemaker) takes a nap, slows down, or just stops working once in awhile. I probably had 15 or more episodes during sleep over the last dozen years. I'd wake up suddenly knowing something was very wrong. Then I'd get nauseous, dizzy, disoriented, pass out and wake up drenched in sweat after a few minutes. No clear cause, trigger, food, etc. it wasn't until I passed out in the hospital (after my fall off the ladder) that we caught it red handed. I was connected to a heart monitor at the time and my heart stopped once for 12 seconds, then 2 or 3 more times for 5 or 6 seconds each. I passed out cold and woke up staring at a dozen doctors and nurses. I definitely recommend a loop recorder over finding out the hard way. I don't know if your episodes are like mine, but I wanted to share the info just in case. My problems were clearly caused by loss of blood and oxygen to my brain. No problems since I got my pacemaker.

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by dottodot - 2014-02-12 12:02:53

I had one before my pacemaker and they found my problem within a few months. Other than a little incisional soreness (very minimal) I was back to my normal activities rapidly. The loop recorder is just placed in a small pocket and not attached to anything so generally should be fine. Good luck on your resolution. Mine was fast but a friend has a daughter who's had one in for quite a while. dottodot

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