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When should a heart flutter be a cause for concern?
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Heart flutter: It depends under what circumstances they occur and if you have a history of heart disease. Start with a visit to your primary care md and then proceed on to a cardiologist if appropriate.
Answered 4/23/2018
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Always: Atrial flutter predispose a patient to hev a strok, therefore it is always a cause of concern.
Answered 11/9/2012
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