Freedom from recurrence of typical atrial flutter was 80% at 1 year (95% CIs 72-89%), 73% at 2 years (CIs 63-83%), and 73% at 5 years (CIs 63-83%).
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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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