Because of such, a device that can activate on its own and/or has memory to retain information for later download is preferred. Typical event recorders may not be useful at all if the patient collapses and cannot activate the device. If symptoms occur less than monthly or even a few times per year, then an implantable loop recorder is likely the best option. If symptoms occur weekly or monthly, an event monitor may be best.
Thus, if symptoms occur daily, a Holter monitor may be adequate. The choice among these technologies is usually based on the suspected monitoring duration that will be required to capture a spontaneous event. Implantable loop recorders can record for up to 3 years. Event monitors can record 2 to 4 hours of activity. Holter monitors are used to record 24 to 48 hours of activity. There are a variety of possible ambulatory ECG monitors to choose from. Explain interprofessional team strategies for optimizing care coordination and communication to advance arrhythmia monitoring via implantable loop recordings to improve patient outcomes.Īmbulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring is an invaluable tool to assess and establish a diagnosis of a patient’s symptoms.Summarize the clinical benefits of implantable loop recordings.Describe the technique involved in implanting a loop recorder.Describe the indications for an implantable loop recorder.In addition, this activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the management of patients with arrhythmias. This activity describes the indications, contraindications and clinical significance of the implantable loop recorder. The choice among these technologies is usually based on the anticipated duration of monitoring required to capture a spontaneous event. Implantable loop recorders can record activity for up to 3 years. Event monitors are used to record 2 to 4 hours of activity. There are a variety of ambulatory ECG monitors, including Holter monitors, event monitors, and implantable loop recorders. Ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring is an invaluable tool to assist in diagnosing certain cardiac conditions.