• You may experience some redness, bruising, or tenderness at the incision site, which is normal.
  • You may have an incision site on one or both sides of your groin. The dressing will be removed by our electrophysiology team the day after the procedure.
  • You may shower 24 hours after the procedure.
  • You will need a ride home the day after the procedure.
  • You will not be able to drive for the next 3 days after the procedure.
  • Do not lift anything heavier than 10 pounds for the first 48 hours after the procedure, or until the groin insertion sites are no longer tender.
  • Do not swim, sit in a hot tub, exercise, or do sit-ups for at least one week.
  • For information about remote monitoring, refer to the pamphlet provided to you in your discharge packet titled "Device Remote Monitoring." 
  • If you notice increasing swelling, firmness, bleeding, numbness, or tingling in either leg or experience extreme discomfort, please call our office at 201-432-7837.



Reference- https://www.medtronic.com/content/dam/medtronic-com/01_crhf/brady/pdfs/medtronic-micra-transcatheter-pacing-system-patient-brochure.pdf