atrial flutter

Question 1

what is an atrial flutter?

Answer 1

-rapid and regular form of macro reentrant atrial tachycardia which is usually paroxysmal and confined to RA

Question 2

what does an ECG look like for someone with atrial flutter?

Answer 2

atrial rate> 300bpm
ventricular rate> 150bpm
SAW TOOTH WAVE
generally regular

Question 3

treatment for atrial flutter?

Answer 3

rhythm control

• DCCV
• ablation

rate control

1. BB/CCB
2. Digoxin
3. amiodarone

anticoagulants