Atrial flutter occurs when a “reentrant” circuit is present, causing a repeated loop of electrical activity to depolarize the atrium at a rate of about 250 to 350 beats per minute ; the atrial rate in atrial fibrillation is 400 to 600 bpm.
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Atrial flutter occurs when a “reentrant” circuit is present, causing a repeated loop of electrical activity to depolarize the atrium at a rate of about 250 to 350 beats per minute ; the atrial rate in atrial fibrillation is 400 to 600 bpm.
Read moreIs an atrial flutter serious?
Although atrial flutter is usually not life-threatening at first , it does limit how well your heart pumps blood. This can cause a clot to form in your heart. If the clot breaks loose, it could lead to a stroke. Over time, atrial flutter can weaken your heart muscle.
Read moreAre beta-blockers contraindicated in AFib?
beta-blockers are effective in maintaining sinus rhythm and controlling the ventricular rate during atrial fibrillation. Given these effects and their favorable effects on mortality, beta-blockers should be considered as first-line agents in the management of patients with atrial fibrillation .
Read moreWhat medications should be avoided with atrial fibrillation?
Atrial Fibrillation Drugs to Avoid
Read moreWhat medications should be avoided with atrial fibrillation?
Atrial Fibrillation Drugs to Avoid
Read moreWhich antiarrhythmic is contraindicated in patient with atrial fibrillation mi?
Flecainide and propafenone are recommended for the management of patients with AF without structural heart disease. They are contraindicated in individuals with prior myocardial infarction and reduced left ventricular function because of a risk of ventricular proarrhythmia.17 Oca 2012
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