Question 1

what does an atrial flutter feel like?

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It Varies: Palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, syncope, fatigue and sometimes none: some people are asymptomatic.

Question 2

what is atrial flutter?

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An atrial arrhythmia: The two top chambers of the 4chamber heart are called atria. The normal heartbeat is set off in sinus node, a concentrated bundle of heart cells that sets off the lub (contraction of atria) of the lub dub.  Every single heart cell has the capacity to depolarize & set the chambers into contraction. Atrial fibrillation or flutter causes chaotic atrial contrctns. Ekg in flutter looks like a saw tooth.

Question 3

how do you define atrial flutter?

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Rapid heart beat: Rapid atrial rhythm 250-350 beats per minute.

Question 4

what can cause an atrial flutter?

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Several things: In general atrial flutter is often seen in the setting of an enlarged atrium (which in turn is a result of an enlarged left ventricle), or it could be because of underlying congenital heart disease, or it could just happen without any real well known understanding of exactly why.

Question 5

how many types of atrial flutter?

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Practical: from a practical standpoint think of it as one. No need to go beyond that. If a specific case arises, see a cardiac electrophysiologist (EPS) for further definition

Question 6

can you exercise with atrial flutter?

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Yes, but...: Atrial flutter requires medical evaluation and if it is chronic, you may need to be on an anticoagulant. Please consult with your doctor before engaging in exercise to identify the root cause of the flutter.

Question 7

what are the tests for atrial flutter?

Accepted Answer

Electrocardiogram: If the atrial flutter is ongoing then a standard electrocardiogram will show it.  If it only occurs on occasion, then home monitoring devices known as "event recorders" can be used so that the patient can record an electrocardiogram when he\she feels the symptoms.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of atrial flutter?

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Butterflies: Butterflies in chest or a palpitations can indicate atrial fib or flutter.  Make sure your blood pressure controlled.

Question 9

what do you recommend for atrial flutter?

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Cardioversion: This is the standard of treatment and it is a quick and easy, noninvasive outpatient procedure.

Question 10

what sort of problem is an atrial flutter?

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Atrial flutter: A fl is a pathologic rhythm in which the atria beat at approx 300 times a minute and transmit these impulses to the ventricles in a ratio which is variable but often tends to be 2:1 resulting in a heart rhythm of about 150 bpm. Treatment is individualized but usually includes anticoagulation and restoration of normal conduction.

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