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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

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

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

Answered 3/9/2020

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