Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia. It occurs when a short circuit in the heart causes the upper chambers (atria) to pump very rapidly. Atrial flutter is important not only because of its symptoms but because it can cause a stroke that may result in permanent disability or death .
Read moreHow do you calm atrial flutter?
You may be able to keep your heart pumping smoothly for a long time if you:
Read moreHow do you calm atrial flutter?
You may be able to keep your heart pumping smoothly for a long time if you:
Read moreCan atrial flutter be intermittent?
Some patients may have flutter waves that last less than a day, spontaneously terminate, but return irregularly and are termed paroxysmal atrial flutter . Unfortunately, atrial flutter also can convert to another abnormal heart rhythm such as atrial fibrillation during the same period.
Read moreCan you go in and out of AFib quickly?
Paroxysmal AFib: when problems come and go Episodes that have a clear start and stopping point qualify as paroxysmal AFib: when abnormal electrical signals and a fast heart rate begin out of the blue and stop just as suddenly, without any treatment on your part.
Read moreCan you go in and out of AFib quickly?
Paroxysmal AFib: when problems come and go Episodes that have a clear start and stopping point qualify as paroxysmal AFib: when abnormal electrical signals and a fast heart rate begin out of the blue and stop just as suddenly, without any treatment on your part.
Read moreHow does atrial flutter affect the body?
Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia. It occurs when a short circuit in the heart causes the upper chambers (atria) to pump very rapidly. Atrial flutter is important not only because of its symptoms but because it can cause a stroke that may result in permanent disability or death .
Read more