Currently, atrial flutter is successfully “cured” by radiofrequency catheter ablation ; but treatment to restore atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm has been the traditional use of medications and external cardioversion.
Read moreCan you have atrial flutter and not know it?
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can cause subtle symptoms that come and go. The signs can be so vague that you don’t think they’re caused by a heart condition. You may think you’re out of shape or just don’t feel like yourself. But you could have AFib and not even know it .
Read moreCan you have atrial flutter and not know it?
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can cause subtle symptoms that come and go. The signs can be so vague that you don’t think they’re caused by a heart condition. You may think you’re out of shape or just don’t feel like yourself. But you could have AFib and not even know it .
Read moreCan dehydration cause atrial flutter?
No, we’re talking about just plain ol’ water. Drinking too little water leads to dehydration which can trigger an Atrial Fibrillation episode , and raises the risk for blood clots (it makes the blood thicker and more viscous).
Read moreCan atrial flutter be caused by stress?
Studies have shown that too much stress can raise your blood pressure and trigger AFib or atrial flutter .
Read moreWhat causes a flutter in the heart?
Stress, exercise, medication or, rarely, a medical condition can trigger them. Although heart palpitations can be worrisome, they’re usually harmless. Rarely, heart palpitations can be a symptom of a more serious heart condition, such as an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), that might require treatment.
Read moreHow do you fix atrial flutter?
How is atrial flutter treated?
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