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Multimodality imaging in patients with implantable loop recorders: Tips and tricks.
Hellenic Journal of Cardiology : HJC 2023 December 13
An implantable loop recorder (ILR) is a leadless rectangular device used for prolonged electrocardiographic monitoring for up to 3 years. This miniaturized device, inserted subcutaneously, allows clinicians to investigate possible cardiac rhythm disturbances in patients suffering from recurrent unexplained syncope. As the age of the population increases rapidly and the number of ILR patients amplifies, the clinical significance of ILRs is undeniable. Although radioopaque and easily seen on plain chest radiographs and other imaging modalities, ILRs may represent a challenge for clinicians and radiologists to recognize their classic appearance and differentiate them from numerous other cardiac devices. This article aims to summarize current literature on ILRs, their basic function, types, and indications for implantation, but most of all, it aims to familiarize clinicians and radiologists with common imaging features of these devices, safety issues, and artifact-reducing methods. Specifically, this review discusses the typical appearance of ILRs on major diagnostic imaging modalities, including chest X-ray, mammography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Furthermore, optimization strategies to mitigate image artifacts and safety issues regarding MRI are discussed.
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