Implantable loop recorder

An anatomical drawing of a human's left upper chest and shoulder. A highlighted area shows a small silver rod sitting above the lower left side of the heart. Text referring to it says, "Implantable loop recorder is placed under the skin." An inset shows the implantable loop recorder and that it measures 1 and 3/4 inches long. The label of the inset reads, "Approximate size of implantable loop recorder." The caption of the image reads Title "Implantable Loop Recorder" end title. Caption text: "An implantable loop recorder is a very small device that continuously checks the heartbeat. It stays in place under the skin of the chest for up to three years."

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