ventricular tachycardia

What it was Like to Wear a Linq Heart Monitor for Three YearsWhat it was Like to Wear a Linq Heart Monitor for Three Years

What it was Like to Wear a Linq Heart Monitor for Three Years

The Linq monitor is a small loop recorder, about the size of a small person's pinky finger. Recently I received…

4 years ago
NSVT Update: A Turn for the BetterNSVT Update: A Turn for the Better

NSVT Update: A Turn for the Better

They left the whole decision of whether or not to put in a new Linq monitor up to me. I…

5 years ago
V Tach, the MRI, and the DreadV Tach, the MRI, and the Dread

V Tach, the MRI, and the Dread

*** Disclosure for legal purposes: I often include links in my blog posts, and I do collect advertising fees for…

5 years ago
Day 7: Stop Worrying About Imaginary ProblemsDay 7: Stop Worrying About Imaginary Problems

Day 7: Stop Worrying About Imaginary Problems

I failed to mention in the video that I'm an abundant sweater. Yep. Those weren't just armpits. Those were sweaty…

6 years ago

Eat Better, Feel Better

This week I have two cardiology appointments. The one yesterday was fairly easy, and all went smoothly. John David, my…

8 years ago
Life After Home School and the MoveLife After Home School and the Move

Life After Home School and the Move

Tomorrow is Daniel's very first day of kindergarten. To me he still looks like this: But, believe it or not,…

8 years ago
The Move, My California Health Crisis, and The Grocery Store ScuffleThe Move, My California Health Crisis, and The Grocery Store Scuffle

The Move, My California Health Crisis, and The Grocery Store Scuffle

The Move Yesterday I started cleaning out the kitchen cabinets and drawers. No, I'm not packing myself. Alan's job hires…

8 years ago
The Linq Procedure for Arrhythmia: Another Half Naked Patient StoryThe Linq Procedure for Arrhythmia: Another Half Naked Patient Story

The Linq Procedure for Arrhythmia: Another Half Naked Patient Story

http://www.medtronic.com/us-en/patients/treatments-therapies/fainting-heart-monitor/reveal-linq-icm.html It is done. I am Wi-fi equipped. No, literally. My chest has wi-fi. Today Dr. Grogin implanted a Linq…

8 years ago
What to Expect at a Heart MRIWhat to Expect at a Heart MRI

What to Expect at a Heart MRI

Yesterday was my heart MRI. It wasn't bad, but we didn't get to do it exactly as planned. I had…

8 years ago
My Embarrassing Heart Patient Stories and the Giveaway WinnerMy Embarrassing Heart Patient Stories and the Giveaway Winner

My Embarrassing Heart Patient Stories and the Giveaway Winner

Many people develop heart problems while they are still young, but trust me, I've sat in the cardiology waiting room…

8 years ago