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Usually you can return to work 24 - 48
hours after the procedure and you may
drive (unless you have been otherwise
advised by your Doctor).
An instruction sheet and letter for your GP,
will be given to you before going home.
Do not hesitate to ask questions if you are
unsure about anything.
Make sure you have all your belongings
before you go!
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Patients and visitors should use the
underground car park. There is access into
the hospital by stairs or lift from here. There
is a pay station in the main concourse.
Call this number to confirm or if you
have to cancel your appointment.
Additionally if you have any questions
about your appointment please also
call this number.
Alternatively email to confirm/ cancel
your appointment:
[email protected]
Cardiac Department
(01 4162792 / 01 4162793)
OR IF ATTENDING
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Falls and Blackout Unit (01-4284105)
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CARRY THE
ACTIVATOR WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES
The Cath Lab Daycare Unit is located on the
ground floor.
• From the main entrance take the first right.
• Half way down this long corridor turn left.
• The Cath Lab Daycare Unit reception desk
is on your right - please queue and check in
here first.
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An Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) is a small
thin device that is inserted under the skin to record
the activity of your heart.
You should Fast 4 HOURS before your
procedure.
• Please bring a dressing gown & slippers to
change into, on your arrival to hospital.
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loop recorder is inserted beneath the skin
usually in the upper left side of the chest. This
procedure takes place in the Cardiac
Catheterisation Laboratory.
If you are on any Blood Thinners e.g. Warfarin/
Xarelto/ Pradaxa/ Apixaban you may need to
stop taking it 3-5 days beforehand.
Contact
your
Cardiologist
for
specific
instructions.
The phone number of your Cardiologists Secretary can be found on your appointment letter.
Please go to your GP to have the following
blood tests done a week prior to your
appointment:
- Coagulation screen, FBC, Urea & Electrolytes
Failure to have these done, may result in
delay or cancellation of your test.
You may bring the results with you or fax
them to the number on the back of this leaflet.
Please have a shower the night before your
appointment and the morning of.
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A small tube (cannula) is inserted into your vein
in your arm so that we can give you an antibiotic
pre-procedure and also for medication required
during your procedure.
• You will wear a hospital gown for the procedure.
• The Doctor or Cardiology Nurse Specialist will
explain the procedure to you including the risks
and benefits, and you will then be asked to sign a
consent form.
• If you have any concerns or worries, please do not
hesitate to ask, as we would like you to be as
relaxed as possible.
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Local anaesthetic will be given to numb the skin,
which has been cleaned with antiseptic solution,
at the top of your left or right shoulder area.
The Reveal device is placed under the pocket of
your skin—this generally takes 15-20 minutes.
We advise you to leave the dressing in place for
7-10 days.
Try not to disturb the dressing during this time.
You cannot shower while it is in place.
Most of the sutures used are internal and will
dissolve within 7-10 days.
However you may need to see your GP after 10
days to have the end suture removed if visible.
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A Cardiac Technician will demonstrate how to
use the reveal device
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activity in your heart in order to identify any irregularities with its rhythm, particularly during one of
your episodes. The recorder can remain in place for
up to 3 years.
The device can be removed sooner depending on
when you experience symptoms, such as a fainting
spell and a diagnosis can be made.
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must activate the device by
placing the hand-held
activator box over the area
where the reveal device was
inserted under your skin (see picture)
. and press the activation button.
• If required a friend or family member can
activate the device for you.
• The device will then save 8 minutes of your
heart rhythm. This can only be done 3 times.
If you record a fourth event the first one will be
erased.
• The device should be activated for the following symptoms:
Dizziness / weakness
Palpitations / heart racing
Chest pain
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Once you have recorded your symptoms for the
first time, the recorder needs to be checked to see
what was captured. This is done by calling us and
arranging to come in to either the:
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Cardiac
Department
01 4162793)
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4162792
or
or to the
Falls and Blackout Unit (01-4284105) if you
are attending that service.