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I had a linq cardiac loop recorder implanted 8 months ago. i still get mild pains near the device from time to time. is this normal?
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Not unusual: Mild discomfort at the site of implanted devices is not unusual. However significant pain, tenderness or redness is concerning and should be reported to the specialist who performed the procedure.
Answered 4/14/2016
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