What is the success rate for ablation of atrial flutter?

This type of atrial flutter can be cured with a short outpatient catheter ablation procedure . Atypical atrial flutter refers to atrial flutter arising in the left atrium. Most types of atypical atrial flutter can also be treated with catheter ablation, but the procedure is longer and more involved.

If it does not, you may need a second catheter ablation procedure to eliminate the flutter. In these cases, the overall success rate is approximately 75-85 percent .

In general, cardiac (heart) catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure and risks and complications are rare . Catheter ablation may require an overnight stay in the hospital though most patients can return home the same day as the procedure.