You may be able to keep your heart pumping smoothly for a long time if you:
Read moreWhat is the cause of atrial flutter?
It’s caused by an abnormal electrical circuit in the upper chambers of the heart (atria) that makes the atria beat quickly and flutter instead of fully squeezing. It can result in fast heart rates and a heart that doesn’t work as well as it should.
Read moreCan atrial flutter cause death?
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 moreCan ablation cure atrial flutter?
“Based on our study findings, physicians and patients need to be educated that atrial flutter can be readily cured through catheter ablation , and the procedure may reduce the risk for atrial fibrillation.” Atrial flutter (AFL) is a common abnormal heart rhythm similar to atrial fibrillation (AF).1 Tem 2014
Read moreWhat happens after ablation for atrial flutter?
Expect to be tired and out of it, with some chest soreness and discomfort, for a day or two . It is common to experience afib, heart palpitations, and/or an increased heart rate after any heart procedure. That generally subsides once your heart heals, usually within three months.
Read moreHow successful is ablation for atrial flutter?
Results: Successful ablation was achieved in 26/27 patients (96%) . In one patient with a grossly enlarged right atrium, isthmus block could not be achieved. Of the 26 patients with successful ablation, there has been one recurrence of typical flutter (4%) during a mean follow-up period of 5.5 +/- 2.7 months.
Read moreHow long does it take to recover from atrial flutter ablation?
The ablated (or destroyed) areas of tissue inside your heart may take up to eight weeks to heal. You may still have arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) during the first few weeks after your ablation.
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