Atrial flutter is a health condition (arrhythmia) where the atria of thehearthave an electrical problem (a re-entry loop) that causes the atria to beat at a rapid rate of about 242 - 360 beats per minute (bpm). It is the second most common tachyarrhythmia, withatrial fibrillation(AFib) ...
If your doctor thinks you have atrial flutter based on your symptoms, you’ll undergo tests to confirm that as well as rule out other arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation. These tests can tell a lot about what’s happening with your heart: Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG). In this quick...