Implant loop recorder

Hi everyone ! today I have been told I need a ILR because I have had coughing syncopy which is (coughing then collapsed )

my questions are....

can you drive when you are fitted with this device ? 

Also I have had a breast augmentation 10 years ago.  will they be able to put the device in and leave the implants alone 

many thanks Aimee x 

 

3 Comments

Driving with a loop recorder

by AgentX86 - 2019-05-02 15:50:47

Driving with a loop recorder isn't problem. It's a passive device.  Driving when you're subject to syncope,  what? ARE YOU CRAZY? You're going to kill yourself. ...and maybe take ME, along with you.

ILR

by Gotrhythm - 2019-05-02 19:01:17

Yes, you can drive. Whether you should drive is another matter. It's a question you need to take up with your doctor.

Thanks

by Aimeebear - 2019-05-03 14:02:40

I have only had one coughing syncope. I was going through a miscarriage a chest infection and was on steroids and antibiotics for it I coughed couldn’t get enough air and body rebooted that’s the first one I’ve ever had I have spoken to the doctor and they have advised me not to drive for 6 months which I haven’t been doing 

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