Sometimes you may have episodes of both atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation . People with atrial flutter may not have symptoms. However, the disorder can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and other complications.20 Kas 2020
Read moreWhich is worse atrial fib or flutter?
Both heart diseases have the potential of becoming serious. However, many doctors and other health care professionals consider atrial flutter to be less serious than atrial fibrillation because flutter symptoms tend to be less severe and flutter waves have a less risk of embolization (clot formation).
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In people with atrial fibrillation, the pulse is usually rapid and is always irregular. In people with atrial flutter, the pulse is usually rapid and can be regular or irregular . The reduced pumping ability of the heart may cause weakness, faintness, and shortness of breath.
Read moreCan you have arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots in the heart. A-fib increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
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).
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How is atrial flutter treated?
Read moreIs atrial flutter temporary?
Atrial flutter occurs when certain electrical signals do not reach the ventricles of the heart. Like AFib, this rapid heartbeat also increases the risk of developing blood clots and stroke. The condition can be temporary or ongoing . Often, AFib and atrial flutter occur at the same time.
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