Sleuth patient instruction videos
The following six videos, intended for current Sleuth patients or those about to receive a Sleuth device, provide additional information on setting up the system in your home and daily use. Proper set-up and use of the system will help assure that your physician receives timely, relevant data to enable an accurate diagnosis.
Glossary of medical terms
Sleuth Implantable ECG Monitoring System
An accurate, efficient system for remote, long-term monitoring of a patient's heart rate and rhythm, that provides electrocardiogram (ECG) data to physicians in a timely manner. System components include: High Definition Implantable Loop Recorder (HD-ILR), Personal Diagnositic Manager (PDM), Base Station and Monitoring Center.
Sleuth High Definition Implantable Loop Recorder (HD-ILR)
A small, implantable device that monitors the electrical activities of the heart.
Personal Diagnostic Manager (PDM)
A hand-held, battery-powered device that captures and stores ECG data from the HD-ILR and then automatically transmits to the Base Station.
Base Station
A device placed in the patient's home and connected to a standard phone line. ECG data collected by the PDM is transmitted wirelessly and automatically to the base station which sends the data securely to the Monitoring Center.
Monitoring Center
A center staffed with certified cardiac technicians where patient ECG data is reviewed and analyzed 24/7. Reports of findings are prepared for the doctor to aid in diagnosis.
Arrhythmia
A disturbance in the beating or rhythm of the heart.
Bradycardia
Abnormally slow heart rhythm that may be accompanied by symptoms, such as fainting, dizziness, lethargy and shortness of breath.
Cardiovascular Syncope
Syncope caused by any cardiac cause.
Congestive Heart Failure (Heart Failure)
An abnormal, progressive condition that impairs the heart's ability to pump enough blood to other organs. It can be caused by narrowed arteries, a previous heart attack or high blood pressure.
Electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG)
Recording of the heart's electrical activity that controls the heart's beating.
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
Interruption of the blood and oxygen supply to a part of the heart. This can cause damage to the heart, and can lead to congestive heart failure.
Hypotension
Low blood pressure.
Implantable Wireless Diagnostic Systems
Monitoring devices that include a wireless, implantable component to record data on activities in the body so physicians can diagnose the patient's condition. The systems allow for monitoring even when the patient is not at the physician's office, facilitating an accurate and prompt diagnosis.
Metabolic Disorders
The body's inability to properly function because of conditions that may precede heart disease, such as excess body weight or high blood pressure.
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Interruption of the blood and oxygen supply to a part of the heart. This can cause damage to the heart, and can lead to congestive heart failure.
Syncope
Temporary loss of consciousness and posture, typically described as fainting. It most often occurs when blood pressure is too low (hypotension), and there is a lack of blood and oxygen supply to the brain.
Tachycardia
Excessively fast heart rhythm.
