Atrial flutter ECG

Atrial high rate episodes (AHREs) are defined as asymptomatic atrial tachyarrhythmias detected by cardiac implantable electronic devices with atrial sensing , providing automated continuous monitoring and tracings storage, occurring in subjects with no previous clinical atrial fibrillation (AF) and with no AF detected …

There are two different rates that can be determined on an ECG. The atrial rate is indicated by the frequency of the P waves . The ventricular rate is indicated by the frequency of the QRS complexes. In the absence of disease, the atrial rate should be the same as the ventricular rate.

An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat . It means your heart is out of its usual rhythm. It may feel like your heart skipped a beat, added a beat, or is “fluttering.” It might feel like it’s beating too fast (which doctors call tachycardia) or too slow (called bradycardia).

Typically, the atrial rate will be about 300 bpm , and only every other atrial depolarization will be conducted through the AV node. In this situation, the ventricular (QRS) rate will be exactly 150 bpm and regular.

Symptoms of atrial fibrillation A normal heart rate, when you are resting, should be between 60 and 100 beats a minute . In atrial fibrillation, it may be over 140 beats a minute. If you notice an irregular heartbeat and/or have chest pain, see your doctor immediately.24 Oca 2022