Currently, atrial flutter is successfully “cured” by radiofrequency catheter ablation ; but treatment to restore atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm has been the traditional use of medications and external cardioversion.
Read moreWhat is the most common treatment for atrial flutter?
Currently, atrial flutter is successfully “cured” by radiofrequency catheter ablation ; but treatment to restore atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm has been the traditional use of medications and external cardioversion.
Read moreCan atrial flutter be controlled with medication?
Your cardiologist may prescribe antiarrhythmic medications, beta blockers, or calcium channel blockers to control the heart’s rhythm and rate . Antiarrhythmic medications can control electrical impulses to the heart, thus encouraging a healthy rate and rhythm.
Read moreCan atrial flutter be controlled with medication?
Your cardiologist may prescribe antiarrhythmic medications, beta blockers, or calcium channel blockers to control the heart’s rhythm and rate . Antiarrhythmic medications can control electrical impulses to the heart, thus encouraging a healthy rate and rhythm.
Read moreWhat is the management of atrial flutter?
Acute treatment. When atrial flutter is diagnosed, three options are available to restore sinus rhythm: (1) administer an antiarrhythmic drug; (2) initiate DC cardioversion; or (3) initiate rapid atrial pacing to terminate the atrial flutter (fig 4).
Read moreWhat is initial treatment of atrial flutter?
Initial treatment is directed at controlling the ventricular rate, most often with a calcium channel blocker, a beta blocker, or digoxin . Medical or electrical cardioversion to restore sinus rhythm is the next step in patients who remain in atrial fibrillation.
Read moreIs amiodarone the best antiarrhythmic?
It is the most effective antiarrhythmic drug currently available but is limited by a myriad of noncardiovascular side effects21 (Table 1). The major cardiovascular side effect of amiodarone is sinus bradycardia, with a higher risk of pacemaker requirement in women.
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