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Does atrial tachycardia ever turn into afib? is atrial tachycardia dangerous?

Q: does atrial tachycardia ever turn into afib? is atrial tachycardia dangerous?

: Yes, it may, depending on your comorbidity. If you have underlying cardiopulmonary problem, risk of chronic a. fib is high if you have atrial tachycardia. Atrial tachycardia needs to be treated if frequent and symptomatic.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, it may, depending on your comorbidity. If you have underlying cardiopulmonary problem, risk of chronic a. fib is high if you have atrial tachycardia. Atrial tachycardia needs to be treated if frequent and symptomatic.

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Answered 7/27/2021

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A member asked:

Does atrial tachycardia ever turn into afib? is atrial tachycardia dangerous?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Safford and another doctor agreed

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