You may be able to keep your heart pumping smoothly for a long time if you:
Read moreHow does atrial flutter affect the body?
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 .
Read moreCan you have atrial flutter and not know it?
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can cause subtle symptoms that come and go. The signs can be so vague that you don’t think they’re caused by a heart condition. You may think you’re out of shape or just don’t feel like yourself. But you could have AFib and not even know it .
Read moreCan you have atrial flutter and not know it?
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can cause subtle symptoms that come and go. The signs can be so vague that you don’t think they’re caused by a heart condition. You may think you’re out of shape or just don’t feel like yourself. But you could have AFib and not even know it .
Read moreDoes atrial fibrillation go away?
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is one of the types that starts suddenly and goes away own on its own . However, patients should still be monitored and treated. Usually, atrial fibrillation is permanent, and medicines or other nonsurgical treatments can’t restore a completely normal heart rhythm.
Read moreDoes atrial fibrillation go away?
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is one of the types that starts suddenly and goes away own on its own . However, patients should still be monitored and treated. Usually, atrial fibrillation is permanent, and medicines or other nonsurgical treatments can’t restore a completely normal heart rhythm.
Read moreHow do you fix atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation treatment may involve: Medications. Therapy to reset the heart rhythm (cardioversion) Surgery or catheter procedures.
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