AFib episodes rarely cause serious problems, but they’ll need to get checked out. If they’re uncomfortable or their heart is beating rapidly, call 911 or go to an emergency room . Doctors may use medications or a device called a cardioverter to help their heart go back to a normal rhythm.
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Atrial flutter impedes your heart’s ability to pump blood effectively throughout your body. If left untreated, AFL can damage your heart muscle and increase your risk of stroke or blood clots .
Read moreWhat happens if you dont treat atrial flutter?
Atrial flutter impedes your heart’s ability to pump blood effectively throughout your body. If left untreated, AFL can damage your heart muscle and increase your risk of stroke or blood clots .
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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.
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Overview. Heart palpitations (pal-pih-TAY-shuns) are feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart. Stress, exercise, medication or, rarely, a medical condition can trigger them. Although heart palpitations can be worrisome, they’re usually harmless.
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It’s caused by an abnormal electrical circuit in the upper chambers of the heart (atria) that makes the atria beat quickly and flutter instead of fully squeezing . It can result in fast heart rates and a heart that doesn’t work as well as it should.
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