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A pacemaker, which would be implanted to monitor the heart rate and keep it at a normal rate. A reminder of the benefits:

• Improving quality of daily life
• Reducing the symptoms of heart rhythm problems
• Helping you live a longer

Being aware of any chance of side effects, however small:

• Malfunctions of the pacemaker
• Infection or erosion of the device through the skin
• Blood clots – occasionally in the blood vessels in the arm. Treated with blood thinners
• Severe bruising to the chest and arm with a collection of blood at the implant site which may require a further procedure to remove.

Further NHS advice about recovery after a pacemaker has is available. Please visit the website for more information by clicking on the button below.

An implantable loop recorder, which monitors the heart rate and records any slow or fast episodes. It also helps you to record your symptoms. A reminder of the benefits:

• Gives the understanding of what is causing heart problems and their symptoms
• Remotely provides this feedback without lots of trips to the hospital
• Common and safe procedure

Being aware of any chance of side effects, however small:

• Having a sense that the device has moved a bit and feels uncomfortable
• Possible bruising for a few days after
• Infection from having the device fitted

Further insight and advice about how loop recorders work is available. Please visit the website for more information by clicking on the button below.