[Implantable ECG monitors]

Abstract

Implantable loop recorders are a diagnostic tool for detecting cardiac arrhythmias and are independent of the patient's compliance. Automatic algorithms lead to a preselection of arrhythmic events that are transferred by telemonitoring to the cardiac specialists. This article describes the available loop recorders on the market, the respective implantation techniques, the indication, and reimbursement.

Keywords: Arrhythmia; Atrial fibrillation; Loop recorder; Syncope; Telemedicine.