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 moreWhat does a flutter in your chest mean?
A fluttering sensation in your chest is a specific type of heart palpitation that may indicate an atrial flutter . This condition is the result of an arrhythmia that causes tachycardia, which is a fast heartbeat (more than 100 beats a minute).
Read moreWhat is the difference between AFib and a flutter?
In atrial fibrillation, the atria beat irregularly. In atrial flutter, the atria beat regularly, but faster than usual and more often than the ventricles , so you may have four atrial beats to every one ventricular beat.
Read moreHow is atrial flutter treated?
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 moreShould I go to hospital for atrial flutter?
If you’ve been diagnosed and are being treated for atrial flutter, go immediately to a hospital emergency department if you: Have severe chest pain . Feel faint or lightheaded . Faint .29 May 2020
Read moreAF ritmi nasıl anlaşılır?
Sağlıklı bir kalpte, düzenli elektrik sinyalleri sayesinde kalp atış hızı dakikada 60 ila 100 atış arasındadır. Dolayısıyla, kalbin sabit bir ritimde attığı söylenebilir. Bu düzenli ritme sinüs ritmi adı verilir. Atriyal fibrilasyonda ise bu elektrik sinyalleri normalden daha hızlı ve düzensizdir.
Read moreIs an atrial flutter serious?
Although atrial flutter is usually not life-threatening at first , it does limit how well your heart pumps blood. This can cause a clot to form in your heart. If the clot breaks loose, it could lead to a stroke. Over time, atrial flutter can weaken your heart muscle.
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