Treatment Atrial Flutter
Health Encyclopedia: Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Auricular fibrillation; A-fib
Treatment
In certain cases, atrial fibrillation may require emergency treatment to convert the arrhythmia to normal (sinus) rhythm. This treatment may involve either with electrical cardioversion or intravenous (IV) drugs such as dofetilide, amiodarone, or ibutilide.
Long-term treatment varies depending on the cause of the atrial fibrillation or flutter. Medication may include beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, digitali...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Atrial fibrillation/flutter
...contraction of the atria in atrial fibrillation, and in a peculiarly organized contraction pattern in atrial flutter. The condition can be caused by impulses which are transmitted to the... Read more »Atrial fibrillation/flutter
...rate may be 100 to 175. Blood pressure may be normal or low. An ECG shows atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Continuous ambulatory cardiac monitoring -- Holter monitor (24 hour test) -- may... Read more »Arrhythmia Patient Guide
...heart rate (if this occurs, the condition is referred to as tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome). Atrial flutter: Electrical signals originate in the atria and are fired quickly, ... Read more »Sick sinus syndrome
...the other types. Tachycardias that arise from the upper chambers of the heart (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter/tachycardia, and supraventricular tachycardia) are also common forms. A period... Read more »What Is A Stroke?
New Prevention GuidelinesIn 2006, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association released updated guidelines for preventing a second stroke among patients who have... Read more »Images
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