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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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