Atrial flutter
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Also known as: AFLContent medically reviewed byDr. Kabir SethiDM, CardiologyView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Atrial flutter, seek medical attention immediately.Common symptoms include:LightheadednessFatiguePalpitationsMild shortness of breathBlurry visionChest painFainting Lightheadedness Fatigue Palpitations Mild shortness of breath Blurry vision Chest pain Fainting Rapid contractions in the atria (upper chambers of the heart), which may spread to the ventricles (lower chambers) causes a rapid heartbeat. The exact cause is unknown but factors which contribute may inlcude: Conditions like coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, or a blood clot which decreases the blood flow to the heart Hypertension Abnormalities in heart valves Enlarged chamber of the heart Open heart surgery Hyperthyroidism Chronic lung diseases, such as COPD Stimulants like cocaine, caffeine or amphetamines Risk factors include: Uncontrolled diabetes Uncontrolled high blood pressure Obesity Alcohol consumption Hyperthyroidism Advanced age Pulmonary embolism - a blood clot in the blood vessel of the lungs Get treatment for underlying conditions like diabetes or lung disease Do not smoke Avoid too much alcohol Be active and get regular exercise Maintain a healthy weight Heart attack Congestive heart failure Stroke
Lightheadedness
Fatigue
Palpitations
Mild shortness of breath
Blurry vision
Chest pain
Fainting
Rapid contractions in the atria (upper chambers of the heart), which may spread to the ventricles (lower chambers) causes a rapid heartbeat. The exact cause is unknown but factors which contribute may inlcude:
Conditions like coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, or a blood clot which decreases the blood flow to the heart
Hypertension
Abnormalities in heart valves
Enlarged chamber of the heart
Open heart surgery
Hyperthyroidism
Chronic lung diseases, such as COPD
Stimulants like cocaine, caffeine or amphetamines
Risk factors include:
Uncontrolled diabetes
Uncontrolled high blood pressure
Obesity
Alcohol consumption
Advanced age
Pulmonary embolism - a blood clot in the blood vessel of the lungs
Get treatment for underlying conditions like diabetes or lung disease
Do not smoke
Avoid too much alcohol
Be active and get regular exercise
Maintain a healthy weight
Heart attack
Congestive heart failure
Stroke
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