The Assert-IQ™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) is now the only ICM system to combine AI, the longest-lasting Bluetooth® ICM* and IQ Insights to optimize patient management across arrhythmia types.4,12-18 It features:
- Advanced AI algorithms that reduce false positives from AF and Pause episodes while maintaining high sensitivity.4
- Extended monitoring with the longest-lasting Bluetooth® ICM‡ with full functionality and no compromises.
- Clear, crisp EGMs for improved visualization of P-waves.3
- 1.5 Tesla (T) and 3T MR Conditional.
The Assert-IQ ICM system leverages AI to enhance the accuracy of AF and Pause episode detection, significantly reducing data burden for clinicians.4
Longest-Lasting Bluetooth® ICM†
Assert-IQ ICM is a Bluetooth®-enabled ICM that provides reliable, long-lasting cardiac monitoring with no compromises in features.
Assert-IQ™ EL+
6+ years** may be preferred for longer term monitoring, such as those undergoing therapy and at risk of developing further arrhythmias such as AF.
Assert-IQ™ 3+
3+ years** may be preferred for more traditional reasons for monitoring, such as diagnosing syncope, palpitations, or detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) within cryptogenic stroke patients.
The Assert-IQ 3 ICM offers another 3-year battery life option that encapsulates only the essential and most valued ICM features.
Long-term Monitoring for Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Extend your patient monitoring beyond diagnosis and catheter ablation. Long-term monitoring with an ICM helps detect AF recurrence, even if asymptomatic. 7-11
Timing of AF recurrences after the initial catheter ablation for n=2,194 patients that underwent catheter ablation for AF between 2004 and 2019.6
Assert-IQ EL+ is the only ICM that can provide 6+ year monitoring for AF management.**,4,12-18
IQ Insights
Intelligent diagnostics provide trends and timelines of clinically relevant information to provide a holistic view for patient management and empower data-driven decisions.
Premature
Ventricular
Contractions
(PVCs)
Elevated Heart Rate with and without Activity
Body Position &
Posture Changes
DirectTrend™ Viewer
Remote Programmability
Assert-IQ ICM offers simple and secure remote programming, allowing you to control any connected device without requiring your patients to physically visit the clinic.**** This can reduce clinic workflow burden and ensure transmitted data is unique to the patient.
All parameters can be remotely programmed by the clinician.^
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References
†As of 12.31.23. Reveal LINQ‡ User Manual, LINQ II‡ User Manual, Lux Dx‡ User Manual, Biomonitor III‡ User Manual, Biomonitor IIIm‡ User Manual, Biomonitor IV‡ User Manual.
*model DM5500
**Data on File, Abbott - Report 90984075.
***Key Episodes is a feature of Merlin.net™ Patient Care Network.
****Available on select models.
^Not applicable for Name, DOB, and reason for monitoring
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- Gardner RS, Quartieri F, Betts TR, et al. Reducing the Electrogram Review Burden Imposed by Insertable Cardiac Monitors. J Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. 2022;33(4):741-750. doi:10.1111/jce.15397
- Shehata MM, Nair DG, Qu F, et al. Insertable Cardiac Monitor P-wave Visibility in a New Clinical Report. Presented at Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS); Bangkok Thailand; 2022.
- Abbott. Assert-IQ ICM and Merlin.net Artificial Intelligence for Use with Assert-IQ ICM User Manuals.
- Calkins H, Hindricks G, Cappato R, et al. 2017 HRS/EHRA/ECAS/APHRS/SOLAECE Expert Consensus Statement on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation. Very Late Recurrence (More Than 1 Year) After AF Ablation. Heart Rhythm. 2017;14(10):e275-e444. doi:10.1016/j.hrthm.2017.05.012.
- Sanchez-Somonte P, Kittichamroen N, Gao-Kang J, et al. Incremental Efficacy for Repeat Ablation Procedures for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: 5-Year Follow-Up. JACC: Advances. 2024;3(9). doi:10.1016/j.jacadv.2024.101200.
- Balabanski T, Brugada J, Arbelo E, et al. Impact of Monitoring on Detection of Arrhythmia Recurrences in the ESC-EHRA EORP Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Long-term Registry. Europace. 2019;21(12):1802-1808. doi:10.1093/europace/euz216.
- Hindricks G, Piorkowski C, Tanner H, et al. Perception of Atrial Fibrillation Before and After Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation: Relevance of Asymptomatic Arrhythmia Recurrence. Circulation. 2005;112(3):307-313. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.104.518837.
- Schirdewan A, Herm J, Roser M, et al. Loop Recorder Detected High Rate of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence after a Single Balloon- or Basket-Based Ablation of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Results of the MACPAF Study. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2017;4:4. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2017.00004.
- Takigawa M, Takahashi A, Kuwahara T, et al. Long-term Follow-up After Catheter Ablation of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: The Incidence of Recurrence and Progression of Atrial Fibrillation. Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology. 2014;7(2):267-273. doi:10.1161/CIRCEP.113.000471.
- Verma A, Champagne J, Sapp J, et al. Discerning the Incidence of Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Episodes of Atrial Fibrillation Before and After Catheter Ablation (DISCERN AF): A Prospective, Multicenter Study. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2013;173(2):149-156. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.1561.
- Medtronic. REVEAL LINQ‡ LNQ11 Insertable Cardiac Monitor and Patient Assistant PA96000 Clinician Manual. Updated August 26, 2015. Accessed February 23, 2024. https://www.medtronic.com/content/dam/emanuals/crdm/CONTRIB_215651.pdf
- Medtronic. LINQ II‡ LNQ22 Insertable Cardiac Monitor Clinician Manual. Updated September 01, 2022. Accessed February 23, 2024. https://www.medtronic.com/content/dam/emanuals/crdm/M032283C001B_view.pdf
- Boston Scientific. User’s Manual, LUX-Dx‡ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System M301, 2925, 2935. Updated April 2023. Accessed February 23, 2024. https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/elabeling/crm/51656369-001_LUX-Dx_ICM_UM_en_S.pdf
- Boston Scientific. User’s Manual, LUX-Dx II/II+‡ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System M302, M312, 2925, 2929, 2935, 2939. Updated August 2023. Accessed February 23, 2024. https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/elabeling/crm/51583079-001_LUX-Dx_ICM_UM_en_S.pdf
- Biotronik. Technical Manual BIOMONITOR III‡. Updated December 10, 2020. Accessed February 23, 2024. https://manuals.biotronik.com/emanuals-professionals/?country=US&product=ImplCardMon/BioMonitor3/BioMonitor3_US
- Biotronik. Technical Manual BIOMONITOR IIIm‡. Updated December 10, 2020. Accessed February 23, 2024. https://manuals.biotronik.com/emanuals-professionals/?country=US&product=ImplCardMon/BioMonitor3m/BioMonitor3m_US
- Biotronik. Technical Manual BIOMONITOR IV‡. Updated July 17, 2023. Accessed February 23, 2024. https://manuals.biotronik.com/emanuals-professionals/?country=US&product=ImplCardMon/BioMonitor4/BioMonitor4_US
Additional references
- Medtronic. LINQ II‡ LNQ22 Insertable Cardiac Monitor Clinician Manual. Updated September 01, 2022. Accessed February 23, 2024. https://www.medtronic.com/content/dam/emanuals/crdm/M032283C001B_view.pdf
- Boston Scientific. User’s Manual, LUX-Dx‡ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System M301, 2925, 2935. Updated April 2023. Accessed February 23, 2024. https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/elabeling/crm/51656369-001_LUX-Dx_ICM_UM_en_S.pdf
- Boston Scientific. User’s Manual, LUX-Dx II/II+‡ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System M302, M312, 2925, 2929, 2935, 2939. Updated August 2023. Accessed February 23, 2024. https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/elabeling/crm/51583079-001_LUX-Dx_ICM_UM_en_S.pdf
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