Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Implantable loop recorders in pediatric practice.

Beatrijs L P Bloemers1, Narayanswami Sreeram

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Journal of Electrocardiology
|January 23, 2003
PubMed
Summary

The implantable loop recorder (ILR) effectively diagnoses recurrent syncope and palpitations in children when other tests fail. This device provides a definitive diagnosis, enabling timely and appropriate treatment for pediatric patients.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Thyroid dysfunction in pediatric Fontan patients is associated with unfavorable hemodynamic status and severity of protein-losing enteropathy: A report from the Fontan care network.

International journal of cardiology. Congenital heart disease·2024
Same author

The impact of viral respiratory infection on surgical outcome of cavopulmonary shunt.

Cardiology in the young·2024
Same author

Stent Strut Dilation in Branch Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Following Stenting of Arterial Duct in Duct-dependent Pulmonary Circulation.

Pediatric cardiology·2023
Same author

Patterns of Electrocardiographic Abnormalities in Children with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

Pediatric cardiology·2023
Same author

Indications for and outcomes of interstage catheter interventions following the Norwood procedure: A single-institution study.

Annals of pediatric cardiology·2023
Same author

Initial Clinical Trial of a Novel Pulmonary Valved Conduit.

Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery·2021

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Recurrent syncope and palpitations are common in children, posing diagnostic challenges.
  • Conventional cardiovascular testing is often inconclusive in these pediatric cases.
  • The role of implantable loop recorders (ILRs) in pediatric practice requires further definition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic yield of implantable loop recorders (ILRs) in children and young adults.
  • To determine the effectiveness of ILRs in diagnosing unexplained syncope and palpitations in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • A review of seven pediatric patients (mean age 12.8 years) who underwent ILR implantation.
  • Indications included syncope, near-syncope, palpitations, and acute life-threatening events.
  • Previous inconclusive testing included ECG, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and electrophysiologic studies.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Four out of seven patients (57%) experienced persistent symptoms during a mean follow-up of 7.5 months.
  • The implantable loop recorder (ILR) successfully established the correct diagnosis in all patients.
  • Diagnosis facilitated appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Conclusions:

  • The implantable loop recorder (ILR) is a valuable tool for diagnosing recurrent syncope and palpitations in children and young adults.
  • ILR utilization can lead to definitive diagnoses and guide effective treatment strategies in pediatric cardiology.
  • Further studies are warranted to solidify the role of ILRs in pediatric electrophysiology.