Everything about Implantable Loop Recorders
Syncope is a state of abrupt brief loss of consciousness caused by insufficient supply of the blood to the brain. Cardiac syncope represents 10% of all syncope cases. The mortality of patients with this kind of syncope is 20% - 30% every year. The cause of Cardiac syncope is a critical decrease in stroke volume of the heart, which might be because of mechanical obstruction or heart rhythm disorders. Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) is a technique in cardiology for the diagnosis of unexplained syncope, which has recently become more acceptable across the world. What is an Implantable Loop Recorder? An Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) is a small and thin device that is implanted under the skin to record the constant activity of your heart. The ILR screens and records the electrical activity of the heart so as to recognize any changes to the rhythm of the heart. You might be encountering side effects that show you have an unusual heart rhythm such as palpitations, dizziness, or bla...