Atrial flutter Flashcards by Nihal Afsheen

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What is the definition of Atrial Flutter?

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SVT characterised by succession of rapid atrial depolarisation waves

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What does the ECG show in Atrial flutter?

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Saw tooth appearance
Atrial rate is often 300bpm dependant on degree of AV block, 2:1 block means the ventricular rate will be 150/min

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What is the management of Atrial Flutter?

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Adenosine and cardioversion (more sensitive to cardio version than AF - thus lower radio frequencies can be used)
Radiofrequency ablation of tricuspid valve isthmus is curative for most patients

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