Atrial Flutter Symptoms and Complications. Aside from a rapid heart rate, symptoms of atrial flutter include the following, according to the Heart Rhythm Society and MedlinePlus:. Palpitations ...

Adenosine will slow, not terminate, atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter, allowing an accurate diagnosis to be made, which is frequently difficult when the heart rates are fast.

Atrial flutter is a type of arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder) caused by a “short circuit” in the electrical system. The heart’s upper chambers beat too quickly, prompting the upper heart to beat as ...

The exact mechanism is unclear, however this is also the basis for using “synchronized cardioversion” during elective cardioversion of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.

Patients with atrial flutter (AFL) have a significantly lower risk for ischemic stroke than do patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), new research suggests. A team of Taiwanese investigators ...

Ibutilide is the only Food and Drug Administration-approved intravenous drug for the rapid termination of atrial fibrillation and flutter. Its mechanism of action is undecided. The drug has been ...

Animal Study Shows Link Between Nicotine And Atrial Flutter Date: January 31, 2005 Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Summary: In a recent animal study, researchers from the Division of ...