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 moreWhat does atrial flutter feel like?
Symptoms of atrial flutter are similar to those of AFib. They include a fluttering feeling in the chest, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, dizziness, fatigue, and difficulty exercising .
Read moreIs a flutter worse than AFib?
The symptoms of atrial flutter tend to be less severe than the symptoms of AFib . People with atrial flutter have a tendency to develop AFib, even after treatment.
Read moreWhat is the drug of choice for atrial flutter?
Pharmacologic Cardioversion Dofetilide is effective in 70-80% of patients with atrial flutter. This drug should be initiated in an inpatient setting. Ibutilide [17, 18, 19, 20] is also effective, converting recent-onset atrial flutter to sinus rhythm in 63% of patients with a single infusion.
Read moreHow serious is an atrial flutter?
Although atrial flutter is usually not life-threatening at first , it does limit how well your heart pumps blood. This can cause a clot to form in your heart. If the clot breaks loose, it could lead to a stroke. Over time, atrial flutter can weaken your heart muscle.
Read moreWhat is the best treatment for atrial flutter?
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.
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