Currently, atrial flutter is successfully “cured” by radiofrequency catheter ablation ; but treatment to restore atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm has been the traditional use of medications and external cardioversion.
Read moreHow do you prevent atrial flutter?
Prevention of atrial flutter focuses on controlling or preventing the risk factors.
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Treatments include:
Read moreWhen should you go to the hospital with atrial flutter?
When to Call the Doctor or 911 If an AFib episode lasts 24 to 48 hours with no break or if symptoms worsen , call your physician, Armbruster says. Call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately if you experience any symptoms of a stroke, which are sudden weakness or numbness or difficulty speaking or seeing.5 Şub 2019
Read moreWhen should I go to the hospital for irregular heartbeat?
An occasional abnormal heartbeat is not cause for serious concern. However, if symptoms last for long periods of time, are significant or come back time and again , it’s important to seek medical attention. “If you have fainting, swelling in your leg, shortness of breath—seek medical attention right away,” Dr.
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