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Insertable Loop recorder (ILR)

This small device is used to diagnose unexplained recurrent fainting, or symptoms such as palpitations, light-headedness and dizziness. During a minor surgical procedure, the ILR is inserted beneath the skin. It continuously monitors your heart and records its rate and rhythm. By holding a device over the ILR, your doctor can download the information recorded by the ILR to a computer and print an electrocardiogram. Your doctor will review the information to determine the cause of your problem.

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Need Help? Call 610-402-CARE (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday) to talk to nurses and other experts who can help you find a heart care doctor and more.

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