Migration of a new generation implantable loop recorder: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Implantable loop recorders (ILR) are widely used in patients with syncope, palpitations, or cryptogenic stroke. Implantable loop recorder implantation is considered a minimally invasive, low-risk procedure, however, rare complications can occur, including device migration.

Case summary

A 65-year-old woman underwent implantation of the new generation Biotronik ILR-BioMonitor 3-at a typical, standard location as part of recurrent syncope workup. The procedure was unremarkable, without acute complications. The remote communication with the device was lost 1 week later. Chest X-ray and chest computed tomography confirmed device migration into the left postero-inferior part of the pleural cavity. We were able to establish direct device communication from the patients'

SUBMITTER: Rahkovich M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7889494 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature