Untreated AFib can raise your risk for problems like a heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, which could shorten your life expectancy . But treatments and lifestyle changes can help prevent these problems and manage your risks.
Read moreHow long can you be in atrial flutter?
The longer the recording time of heart rhythm, the higher the chance atrial flutter can be recorded. In some cases, an implanted monitor (loop recorder) can be surgically placed underneath the skin over the heart. This can stay in place for up to 3 years of continuous heart monitoring.
Read moreDoes atrial flutter shorten your life?
Untreated AFib can raise your risk for problems like a heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, which could shorten your life expectancy . But treatments and lifestyle changes can help prevent these problems and manage your risks.
Read moreWhat is the fastest way to cure atrial flutter?
Heart rate medicines: The most common way to treat atrial fibrillation is with drugs that control your heartbeat . These slow your rapid heart rate so your heart can pump more effectively. Most people take a medication called digoxin (Lanoxin). You may require additional drugs.29 May 2020
Read moreCan atrial flutter go away by itself?
Sometimes, atrial flutter goes away by itself and no further action is needed. If it persists, your doctor may pursue any of the following treatments: Treatment of any underlying conditions. Catheter ablation — procedure to destroy the errant electrical pathways; performed together with an electrophysiological study.
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