Atrial Flutter

Atrial flutter, a type of arrhythmia, occurs when electrical impulses take an abnormal path through the heart, and cause the atria to contract very rapidly.

The heart does not pump blood efficiently when it is beating too fast, and blood flow slows in the atria, which can result in blood clot formation and subsequent stroke.

The rapid heartbeat created by atrial flutter can result in symptoms such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, weakness, dizziness, and decreased ability to exercise.

There are a number of treatment options for atrial flutter which include medication, electrical cardioversion and ablation.