The symptoms of atrial flutter relate to tachycardic heart rate either causing palpitations or decreased overall cardiac output (from loss of atrial contraction and fast ventricular rates ...

Atrial flutter is similar to atrial fibrillation (AF) in regard to symptoms and thromboembolic risk, including stroke. However, the pathophysiology and management differ. Symptoms of AF reflect ...

"AF is the most common heart rhythm disorder and the leading cause of heart-related hospitalizations globally, causing symptoms ... due to recurrent atrial fibrillation or flutter," she said.