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PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT HEART MONITORING

Learn how our heart monitor is helping patients find answers.

PATIENTS SHARE THEIR HEART MONITORING STORIES

While each of these real-life stories focuses on an individual experience, they all share a common component: in each case continuous heart monitoring provided insight that led to an informed treatment plan and greater peace of mind.

UNEXPLAINED FAINTING

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MARGARET'S STORY

Margaret experienced several fainting episodes and injured herself. She lost confidence and really wanted to know what the problem was. Her doctor recommended heart monitoring with the Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitoring (ICM) system to help find the answer. 

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IRINA'S STORY

Irina is a busy working mother and fainted on several occasions, including once onboard an airplane when travelling for business. Thanks to long term heart monitoring with the Reveal LINQ ICM system, her doctor could rule out cardiac causes for her fainting episodes.

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kymberli'S STORY

Kymberli is a busy mother of four who was fitted with a Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitoring (ICM) system after collapsing at home. Hear more about her diagnosis and how she now benefits from a Medtronic pacemaker.

Unexplained Stroke

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Sylvia's Story

When Sylvia Edwards had an unexplained stroke her doctors used a Medtronic implantable loop recorder to investigate the potential causes. 

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Jeanette's Story

Jeanette was 57 years old when she suffered a stroke. Hear how Reveal LINQ™ helped her find answers.

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Christopher's Story

When Christopher Parker had an unexplained stroke he was fitted with a Medtronic cardiac monitor. The device not only helped diagnose his condition but also inspired his daughter, Erica, to pursue a career in biomedical technology with Medtronic.

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Candice's Story

Watch this video to find out how Candice was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation after long-term heart monitoring with the Reveal LINQTM ICM system. With the support of her doctor, Candice was able to continue living her life to the fullest.

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MEKAELA's Story

Watch this video to find out how Mekaela was diagnosed with transient ischemic attack after long-term heart monitoring with the Reveal LINQTM ICM system. With the support of her doctor, Mekaela was able to go back to living her active life.

These stories reflect individual experiences. Not every person will receive the same results. Talk to your doctor about your treatment options.