Houma, LA

A 20-year-old male asked:

i just had a loop recorder implanted today. what are the side effects & risks with this? blood clots or device migration?

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Pediatric Cardiology 31 years experience

ILR : There Is a small risk of infection and migration but these are very rare

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I have been on my period for 10 days and theres blood clots ..I am on the implant ...I am very worried?

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I have had the contraceptive implant for over a year now. And I have very irregular periods. Recently I have been bleeding for 2 and a half weeks now. With heavy bleeding and blood clots. The colouring is mainly black and sometimes light brown :( ?

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