Atrial Flutter (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Atrial Flutter Overview
- Atrial Flutter Causes
- Atrial Flutter Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Atrial Flutter Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Atrial Flutter - Symptoms Experienced
Authors and Editors
Author: Noel G Boyle, MB, BCh, MD, PhD, Co-Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine.Coauthor(s): Theodore A Spevack, DO, Director, Chair, Program Director, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, St Barnabas Hospital, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine; Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C, Medical Writer, eMedicine.com, Inc.
Editors: Alan D Forker, MD, Program Director of Cardiovascular Fellowship, Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine; Mary L Windle, Pharm D, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy; Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine.com, Inc; Anthony Anker, MD, FAAEM, Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA., Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Last Editorial Review: 3/28/2007
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Atrial flutter has many clinical aspects that are similar to atrial fibrillation (ie, underlying disease, predisposing factors, complications, medical management).

