Atrial Flutter (cont.)
Medical Author:
Noel G Boyle, MB, BCh, MD, PhD
Coauthor:
Theodore A Spevack, DO
Coauthor:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLEOutlookLiving a normal life is possible for people with atrial flutter. Medications can control symptoms and the arrhythmia in most people. In many people, atrial flutter can be cured with radiofrequency catheter ablation. If a person experiences atrial flutter and no underlying heart disease is found, the outlook is generally quite good. If underlying heart disease does exist, the atrial flutter is likely to recur. Therefore, a heart specialist (cardiologist) should be seen. Viewer Comments & ReviewsAtrial Flutter - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment has been effective for your atrial flutter? Atrial Flutter - Symptoms ExperiencedThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:For atrial flutter, what were the symptoms and signs you experienced? |
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Atrial flutter has many clinical aspects that are similar to atrial fibrillation(ie, underlying disease, predisposing factors, complications, medical management).
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