What is an Insertable Cardiac Monitor?
An Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) is a small electronic device inserted just under the skin to track the rhythm of your heart. The LUX-Dx™ ICM, which is about the size of a paperclip, continuously tracks your heart’s rhythm – even when you don’t notice any symptoms – and automatically sends this information to your care team for review. This means you can go about your day as normal while your heart is quietly monitored in the background.
While it doesn’t treat arrhythmias, it helps your doctor diagnose them by providing a clear picture of your heart’s activity over time.
How it works
Why should you choose LUX-Dx?
> 100,000 lives monitored
Proven monitoring technology
Daily monitoring
Invisible in daily life
Quick and minimally invasive procedure
What to expect during your procedure
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Your health care team will start by numbing the area where the device will be inserted with local anesthesia.
A small incision will then be made on the chest. The incision is usually on the left side of the chest.
Your health care team will then insert the LUX-Dx ICM under your skin.
The incision will then be closed and you will be sent with care instructions from your health care team.
Recovering after the procedure
Frequently asked questions
Recovery from the insertion procedure should not prevent you from returning to an active lifestyle. Your health care provider will help you decide what level of activity is best for you and answer any questions you have about living with your LUX-Dx™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) System. Follow your health care provider’s post-operative instructions.
Connected
If you see a blue screen, that means your devices are connected and your monitoring is up-to-date.
Not connected
If your myLUX™ Patient App can’t connect to your ICM device or to a cellular or Wi-Fi network, a message will appear on the screen telling you to check your connection. Tap the button displayed with the connection message and follow the instructions until you see a screen confirming your monitor is up-to-date.
Watch a quick video for step-by-step instructions on how to set up your app. If you need additional help, give us a call at 0800 678 16 44 (UK) or 1800 851 861 (Ireland).
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