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Does a reveal linq cardiac monitor implant have to get removed after a certain amount of time?

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Dr. Craig Lum answered

LINQ: That will depend on what your Cardiologist says and if they feel the implant is no longer needed.

Answered 4/3/2018

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A member asked:

Does a reveal linq cardiac monitor implant have to get removed after a certain amount of time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Lum answered

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