[The implantable loop recorder].
The implantable loop recorder developed by Medtronic (Reveal plus) is a small device inserted subcutaneously under local anesthesia in patients with syncope of unexplained origin. This device enables a single lead-ECG recording and has autonomy of two years. Memories are activated during episodes of bradycardia or tachycardia, either automatically or manually. Several studies have shown a high diagnostic rate reaching 50% and demonstrated its cost-effectiveness. There is also a significant reduction in syncopal episodes and a higher quality of life score in patients with syncope of unexplained origin.
Graf
Denis
D
Service de cardiologie, CHUV, Lausanne. denis.graf@chuv.ch
Roussianos
Marc-Olivier
MO
Schlaepfer
Jürg
J
Forclaz
Andrei
A
Zerm
Thomas
T
Metzger
Jacques
J
Fromer
Martin
M
Pruvot
Etienne
E
D015716:Electrocardiography, Ambulatory / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology