Heart Monitoring
Sometimes, fainting can be caused by a heart rhythm problem, like when the heart beats too slowly, too quickly, or stops altogether. If your healthcare team suspects that your fainting is related to a heart condition, you may need more monitoring.
A medical device can help with this additional monitoring. A heart monitoring and diagnostic device, can also be referred to as an insertable cardiac monitor (ICM), may help your doctor determine if an abnormal heart rhythm is the cause of your fainting.
If your fainting is heart-rhythm related, your doctor may recommend therapy based on the exact cause. Treatment options may include:
- Lifestyle changes
- Medication
- Implantable pacemaker
- Implantable defibrillator
- An ablation procedure
What is a Heart Monitoring and Diagnostic Device?
A heart monitoring and diagnostic device is a small insertable device that continuously monitors your heart rhythms and records them automatically. Your doctor can use the information recorded by this heart monitor to determine if the cause of your symptoms may be related to an abnormal heart rhythm.
Benefits and Risks
Heart monitoring & diagnostic device potential benefits and risks are well documented. Find them here.