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How and where is a device implanted under the skin by an electrophysiologist to do a 30 day monitor of the heart to check for arrhythmias?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is not: Placed under the skin but on top of the skin and can be removed for showering

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Ilr: We as electrophysiologists implant these devices called ILR frequently , they can stay with monitoring capability for 3 years not just 1 month

Answered 7/21/2015

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