Atrial Flutter
Atrial flutter
Atrial flutter is less common than atrial fibrillation, but shares the same symptoms, causes and possible complications.
Around a third of people with atrial flutter also have atrial fibrillation.
Atrial flutter is similar to atrial fibrillation, but the rhythm in the atria is more organised and less chaotic than the abnormal patterns caused by atrial fibrillation.
Treatment for atrial flutter is also slightly different. Catheter ablation is considered to be the best treatment for atrial flutter, whereas medication is often the first treatment used for atrial fibrillation.
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