Atrial flutter – uptodate

Most patients with atrial flutter lead an entirely normal life with modern drugs and treatments.

Restore and maintain a normal rhythm: Some people with newly diagnosed atrial flutter go back to a normal rhythm on their own within 24-48 hours . The goal of treatment is to convert the atrial flutter to a normal sinus rhythm and make sure it doesn’t come back.29 May 2020

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.