title: [The implantable loop recorder].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service de cardiologie, CHUV, Lausanne. denis.graf@chuv.ch
authors.forename: Denis
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Graf
authors.forename: Marc-Olivier
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Roussianos
authors.forename: Jürg
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schlaepfer
authors.forename: Andrei
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Forclaz
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zerm
authors.forename: Jacques
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Metzger
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fromer
authors.forename: Etienne
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pruvot
mesh_terms: D015716:Electrocardiography, Ambulatory / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology