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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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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