Loop recorder implantation in patients as young as 3-months of age; the benefit of the sub-scapular approach.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
; 46(9): 1073-1076, 2023 09.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37585344
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Loop recorder implants may have value in pediatric patients; however, size limitations exist due to the risk of erosion.METHODS:
Retrospective review of five patients who underwent subscapular loop recorder implantation were reviewed.RESULTS:
No complications occurred. Stable R-waves were noted but could be positional but with adequate diagnostics provided.CONCLUSION:
Subscapular loop recorder implantation is feasible in patients as young as 3 months of age.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Syncope
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Electrocardiography, Ambulatory
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article