Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia. It occurs when a short circuit in the heart causes the upper chambers (atria) to pump very rapidly . Atrial flutter is important not only because of its symptoms but because it can cause a stroke that may result in permanent disability or death.
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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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