Medtronic LINQ cardiac monitoring device help my AF ?

[Kivancsi]

Two years I have AF.I don't get better. Know my doctor want install LINQ cardiac device.

I am really don't' want. Somebody has information about this. Please !let me know.

Thank you.

[Hidden]

Hello Kivancsi

It is normal to feel anxious or worried when medical professionals mention something such as this. It is important to take some time to understand what it is they are suggesting, as well as the reasons why, and how it may benefit you.

You may like to take a look at our 'Remote Monitoring' Booklet here: api.heartrhythmalliance.org... and our 'ICM' info sheet here: api.heartrhythmalliance.org...

Both explain further about what insertable cardiac monitors (ICM) are, what they do and how remote monitoring works.

Katrina.

[Kivancsi in reply to Hidden]

Thank you but does help me get better ?And I will breathing better? Only this holding

back to live my life. I am so happy so many people try help me.

[mav7]

Apparently your doctor has determined it best to monitor your afib continuously for a longer period.

Would definitely follow his advice in lieu of other devices. As you read the above links from admin, you will see the benefits and minimum intervention for application.

[meadfoot]

I so wish my doctor would undertake providing me with this implantable, its for your own good and will give medics some very useful information. .

[Buffafly]

Yes, you are lucky!

[JaneFinn]

I understand your reluctance/fear - I was the same when my cardiologist suggested it. This was several years ago, before I found this wonderful forum. But going ahead with having the Medtronic LINQ recorder implanted was the best medical decision I’ve ever made. It diagnosed my arrhythmias, the different types of arrhythmia , frequency, rates… Also gave the EP useful data on how I go into and out of AF. I would recommend it to anyone, and consider myself very lucky to have had it.

The battery on mine has expired now, sadly. It gave me great peace of mind when it was operational

If you read up the info on the link given, hopefully you’ll find it reassuring. Jx

[Chinkoflight]

I had a stroke out of the blue. Several Holter monitors, all the scans, MRIs etc and no obvious problem could be seen. In the UK new guidelines have been introduced to reduce the number if stroke deaths by 6500. Quite apart from reducing the disabilities in stroke survivors. I had a LINQ implant offered last February. It was a simple procedure by a nurse practitioner. You get a monitor, a bit like a phone with answerphone. This communicates with the implant at night and links to a mobile signal and sends the days data off to an AI server, I believe in Germany!

In May, three months after the implant I received an evening call from my local hospital asking what I was doing at 10.10 am on Tuesday! They had picked up my first Afib event. I then had a follow up call with the cardiologist consultant who immediately changed my medication to an anticoagulant.

They continue to monitor the implant which will stay active up to 5years. I can also log by a little hand device any incidents that concern me. They will have the data to review.

I think this is absolutely brilliant technology. I have the most likely explanation for my stroke because of this and I'm getting the best treatment.

I find it immensely reassuring to have this device in me.

I can't see any reasons not to have this device, you are lucky and obviously judged needy enough to be offered this device.

I really hope this helps. I see no downsides.

[Poochmom]

I had this implanted after my minimaze surgery last year. It gives me great peace of mind knowing that it records continuously and my doctor can be alerted to anything that is irregular with my heart rhythm. The battery lasts for 5 years and when it dies I will return to have it replaced. No more holter monitors which were a royal pain and often did not produce results in the short time it was on. Run don’t walk to have this inserted. It’s done in office and takes about 20 minutes. It connects to your phone and is constantly recording.

[sillguy]

I have had three implanted "loop recorders" over ten years, they are no trouble at all and they give the doctors valuable information, as others have said here. When the battery goes, my doctor(s) have replaced the device each time. A good idea to have it!

[dwright12]

Had it put in at doctor's office. Easy