Question 1

what is the definition or description of: atrial flutter?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal heart beat: Atrial flutter is an abnormally fast heart beat usually originating from the right atrium of the heart. It can cause the rest of the heart to beat very fast (called tachycardia). It may cause symptoms of palpitations, chest pain or shortness of breath, to name a few. This serious issue should be evaluated by your cardiologist, and further treatment is dependent on the particular cause.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Irregular heart beat: Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow to the body. During atrial fibrillation, the heart's two upper chambers (the atria) beat chaotically and irregularly — out of coordination with the two lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart. Atrial fibrillation symptoms include heart palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: atrial septal defect repair?

Accepted Answer

Close hole in heart: An atrial septal defect is a congenital defect of the heart.  A hole in the wall between the left and right atria permits blood to mix.  There are several types of asd's and depending on the type and size they can either be closed with closure device placed thru the veins or by heart surgery (often minimally invasive surgery).

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: atrial septal aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Floppy septum: The atrial septum devides the right atrium (upper heart chamber) from the left.  During developement in the womb, there is a large opening in this wall which closes soon after birth. The closure can be floppy or redundent, and may be referred to as aneurysm. This is benign and not the type of aneurysm that needs repair or is at risk to rupture.

Question 5

is atrium fibrillation cured in china?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: There are a few treatable causes of atrial fibrillation however in most, there is no such cause found. Cure is possible by ablation procedure which in general does not have a great success rate, except perhaps in the hands of a selected few experts. For most people, treatment with medication is recommended which may offer rhythm control, i.e. Keep in normal rhythm.

Question 6

is right atrial enlargement reversible?

Accepted Answer

Right atrial enlarge: You list scoliosis as a dx which can sometimes make the RA look bigger than it really is. True RAE can be reversible depending on the cause of the true RAE.

Question 7

how dangerous is an enlarged left atrium?

Accepted Answer

The size is : Not the problem, the issue is what caused it to become large. Significant mitral regurgitation is a possibility as is hypertension. An enlarged left atrium increases the risk for atrial fibrillation. See your doctor

Question 8

what are the symptoms of left atrial enlargement?

Accepted Answer

Left atrial enlargem: Left atrial enlargement itself has no symptoms. If there is pathology like mitral insufficiency or mitral stenosis associated with left atrial enlargement, the symptoms are produced by the physiology of the pathologic lesion.

Question 9

what to do if right atrial enlargement - please help?

Accepted Answer

RAE: Right atrial enlargement can be a true anatomic diagnosis related to pathology in the heart or lungs. There are also ECG readings of 'right atrial enlargment' which may or may not actually represent true anatomic enlargement of the right atrium. If you have true right atrial enlargment, you need a diagnosis of the reason why your right atrium is enlarged.

Question 10

what is the flaplike lateral wall of each atrium called?

Accepted Answer

Appendage: You likely speak of the left and right atrial appendages.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Atrial depolarization definition

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: atrial flutter?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: atrial fibrillation?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: atrial septal defect repair?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: atrial septal aneurysm?

A member asked:

Is atrium fibrillation cured in china?

A member asked:

Is right atrial enlargement reversible?

A member asked:

How dangerous is an enlarged left atrium?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of left atrial enlargement?

A member asked:

What to do if right atrial enlargement - please help?

A member asked:

What is the flaplike lateral wall of each atrium called?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?