3 things to know about atrial-flutter?
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Dr Syed Ahsan
What are the best preventative measures for atrial flutter?
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Dr Syed Ahsan
What medications are available for atrial flutter?
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Dr Syed Ahsan
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Dr Syed Ahsan lists some of the medications available for atrial flutter, including blood thinners and anti-coagulants, as well as rate control medications. The most effective treatment is a catheter ablation.
What is the risk of atrial flutter?
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Dr Syed Ahsan
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The main risk of atrial flutter is the risk of stroke, says Dr Syed Ahsan, Consultant Cardiologist. Blood can accumulate within the top chamber and that blood can clot. The clot can then potentially cause a stroke. Patients who are diagnosed with atrial flutter are treated with blood thinners to prevent this.
What is atrial flutter?
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Dr Syed Ahsan
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Atrial flutter is a fast regular beating, which usually originates from the top right chamber of the heart called the right atrium, explains Dr Syed Ahsan, Consultant Cardiologist. Patients experience palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath or blacking out.
What does atrial flutter feel like?
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Dr Syed Ahsan
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Dr Syed Ahsan lists some of the symptoms of atrial flutter, including shortness of breath and a fast heart rate, and advises that it coexists with atrial fibrillation in about 30% of cases.
What are the treatments for atrial flutter?
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Dr Syed Ahsan
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Dr Syed Ahsan lists some of the treatments for atrial flutter, including catheter ablation and blood thinners or anticoagulants, as well as medications to control your heart rate.