Atrial flutter (AFl) is a cardiac dysrhythmia characterized by rapid and regular depolarization of the atria that appears as a sawtooth pattern on the electrocardiogram (ECG) and is categorized into type I (typical) and type II (atypical) AFl.1 The ECG in type I (typical) AFl is characterized by an inverted sawtooth …
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Atrial flutter (AFl) is a cardiac dysrhythmia characterized by rapid and regular depolarization of the atria that appears as a sawtooth pattern on the electrocardiogram (ECG) and is categorized into type I (typical) and type II (atypical) AFl.1 The ECG in type I (typical) AFl is characterized by an inverted sawtooth …
Read moreWhat are the types of atrial flutter?
There are two types of atrial flutter, the common type I and rarer type II . Most individuals with atrial flutter will manifest only one of these. Rarely someone may manifest both types; however, they can manifest only one type at a time.
Read moreWhat are the types of atrial flutter?
There are two types of atrial flutter, the common type I and rarer type II . Most individuals with atrial flutter will manifest only one of these. Rarely someone may manifest both types; however, they can manifest only one type at a time.
Read moreWhat’s the difference between atrial flutter and AFib?
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 moreCan you have atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter at the same time?
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 moreCan you have atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter at the same time?
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
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