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I have a loop recorder implanted in my chest. i was wandering if their is any chance it could malfunction and cause arrhythmia or anything?
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ILR : Extremely unlikely to malfunction and it can not cause any arrhythmias
Answered 9/16/2015
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Devices: Loop recorders are passive instruments that collect information without doing anything to the body. Pacemakers and defibrillators are much more complex devices that interact with the heart to maintain the rhythm. Their complexity can sometimes cause issues which are usually easily correctable by reprograming the device using a special external wand, without any surgery,
Answered 9/16/2015
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