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ECG Guru
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation are 2 different cardiac arrhythmias, but occur frequently side by side in the same patient. Here is an example of how atrial flutter degenerataes into atrial fibrillation.
HeartRhythm
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with a variety of adverse long-term outcomes and increases sympathetic nervous system activation which could increase the risk of arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (AF/AFL).
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Typical atrial flutter commonly occurs in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Limited information exists regarding the effects of concurrent atrial flutter on the long-term outcomes of rhythm control. Patients who were screened for typical atrial flutter were included in the analysis ( n = 1,907).
ECG Guru
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
In the first section of the ECG we see coarse fibrillation waves and QRS complexes with very different RR intervals, which is why this is atrial fibrillation. I don't know the history.
ECG Guru
JUNE 2, 2023
Why is this left atrial atypical atrial flutter ( ECG 1 )? Atrial fibrillation can be excluded because nice flutter waves (all look the same) can be clearly identified. The flutter waves are positive in V1 ( ECG 2 ). The flutter waves are positive in V1 ( ECG 2 ).
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
The competing risk of non-stroke mortality may limit the potential benefit of stroke prophylaxis therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation and/or atrial flutter (AF).
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Concerns about the safety of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines in patients with atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter (AF/AFL) have arisen due to reports of an association between thromboembolic events and COVID-19 vaccination.
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HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Wild-type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTRwt-CM) is often accompanied by atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter (AFL), and atrial tachycardia (AT), which are difficult to control because beta-blockers and antiarrhythmic drugs can worsen heart failure (HF).
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Atypical Atrial Flutter (AAFL) prevalence is increasing due to the escalating Atrial Fibrillation (AF) ablations and cardiac surgeries. We wanted to explore the outcome of the AAFL ablation, considering the recent changes in mapping and ablation.
DAIC
DECEMBER 29, 2023
The trial will evaluate the outcomes of therapy provided with the FARAPULSE PFA System versus AADs, including device-or procedure-related adverse events, the rates of freedom from AF, atrial flutter, or atrial tachycardia, as well as AF burden – a measurement of the amount of AF an individual experiences. Circulation.
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia with increasing prevalence globally. Catheter ablation is well-established treatment for prevention of AF recurrences and decreasing AF symptoms.
Open Heart
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Background The value of empirical superior vena cava isolation (SVCI) following pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) to improve the efficacy of radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) remains controversial. RFCA was guided by quantitative AI in both groups.
Dr. S. Venkatesan MD
APRIL 28, 2024
When atrial fibrillation (AF) begins, it can start with a single focus, degenerating to multiple wavelets, and it spreads throughout the entire surface area of both atria. A fibrillatory wave that occurs at a rate of more than 600 beats per minute can cause fatigue in the long run, leading to atrial dilation.
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
JANUARY 15, 2024
Abstract Introduction Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter originating from the donor s heart is a commonly reported complication post heart transplant. Case A 47-year-old male presented with atrial tachycardia 6 months post heart transplant.
American College of Cardiology
MAY 6, 2024
Although atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter (AFib/AFL) are common manifestations of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a post hoc analysis of the ATTR-ACT study, published April 30 in JACC: CardioOncology, found they do not predict all-cause mortality.
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ECG Cases
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Jesse McLaren explains his AFIB mnemonic for approach to atrial fibrillation that involves 4 questions: 1. Is it atrial fibrillation? If it is atrial fibrillation and there is rapid ventricular response, is it fast from a secondary cause? Does the patient need an anticoagulant started in the ED?
ECG Guru
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Let's first consider the heart rate: with a heart rate of 194 beats/min, the heart rate is too low for atrial flutter (1:1) (except in patients who have been pre-treated with medication), and the rate would be unusually high for atrial flutter with 2:1 conduction.
Open Heart
JUNE 29, 2023
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents a growing healthcare challenge, mainly driven by acute hospitalisations. Methods An AF virtual ward was implemented as a proof-of-concept care model. Methods An AF virtual ward was implemented as a proof-of-concept care model.
Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
DECEMBER 21, 2023
BACKGROUND:Inflammation may promote atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after catheter ablation. Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print. mg twice daily or placebo for 10 days. mg twice daily or placebo for 10 days. The first dose of the study drug was administered within 4 hours before ablation.
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation is crucial to right atrial flutter (AFL) and persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). Identification and eradication of this electric pathway is important to prevent the recurrence of atrial arrhythmias.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 28, 2024
male with pertinent past medical history including Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Embolism, and hypertension presented to the Emergency Department via ambulance for respiratory distress and tachycardia. Of course, this is NOT atrial fib, but rather PSVT, and so adenosine should work.
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Open Heart
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Objective The usefulness of screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) using several home blood pressure (BP) monitors has been reported. The rhythms recorded by each ECG were 73 sinus regular rhythms, 35 extrasystoles, 222 AFs and 3 atrial flutters. to 97.6%) and 96.8% (95% CI 92.6% to 100%), respectively.
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Abstract Introduction The use of flecainide and propafenone for medical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter/intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia (IART) is well-described in adults without congenital heart disease (CHD).
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Complete and durable block across the left atrial (LA) roof can be integral to ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) and atypical atrial flutter (AFl). The right pulmonary artery (RPA) is in close proximity to the LA roof, and may provide a vantage for epicardial LA roof mapping and ablation.
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
67-year-old male has a planned PVI with RFA for atrial fibrillation involving bilateral wide area circumferential ablation, left carina line, posterior left atrial linear box isolation. He also underwent separate CTI ablation for atrial flutter. He was discharged the next day on colchicine and omeprazole.
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
DECEMBER 7, 2023
FAAM ablation successfully decreased the recurrence rate of atrial tachyarrhythmia compared with conventional non-PV foci ablation. Abstract Introduction Treatment of recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF) is sometimes challenging due to non-pulmonary vein (PV) foci. The RHYTHMIA system was used to perform all the procedures.
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Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Intravenous (IV) digoxin loading dose recommendations for rate control of atrial arrhythmias in critically ill patients are not well studied. Intravenous (IV) digoxin loading dose recommendations for rate control of atrial arrhythmias in critically ill patients are not well studied. ng/mL is recommended. ng/mL is recommended.
40 HeartRhythm
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) remains the cornerstone of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. In patients with more advanced AF subtypes, atypical atrial flutter, and extensive atrial myopathy, additional linear ablation is often required; however, durable block of these remains challenging.
DAIC
OCTOBER 30, 2024
With the approval of Affera, we are excited to bring a novel mapping and ablation solution to clinicians that is intended to make atrial fibrillation treatment safer, more effective, and more efficient," said Rebecca Seidel, president of the Cardiac Ablation Solutions business, which is part of the Medtronic Cardiovascular Portfolio.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
To me, it was clearly atrial flutter with 1:1 conduction. The rate of 280 is just right for atrial flutter. The waves look like atrial flutter waves, NOT like a wide ventricular complex. Recently diagnosed with intermittent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation but no EKGs available to confirm.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MARCH 27, 2024
Her past medical history revealed multiple arrhythmias and ECG abnormalities in her 30s and 40s, including WPW syndrome with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, paroxysmal atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and complete left bundle branch block.
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ECG Cases
JULY 17, 2018
How can the Bix Rule help distinguish Atrial Flutter from SVT? Why is amiodarone contraindicated in patients with WPW associated with atrial fibrillation? What are the important differences in the approach and treatment of atrial fibrillation vs. atrial flutter? and many more.
Cardiovascular Diabetology
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The effects of SGLT2i on atrial fibrillation(AF), atrial flutter(AFL), composite AF/AFL, ventricular fibrillation(VF), ventricular tachycardia(VT), ventricular extrasystoles(VES), sudden cardiac death(SCD) and composite VF/VT/SCD were evaluated. RCTs comparing SGLT2i with placebo were included.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 5, 2024
A fully upright P-wave is typical atrial activity of atrial flutter as seen in V1. See these example cases of upright P-waves: Case Continued Thus, I was all but certain that this was atrial flutter. If it is flutter, it will reveal the underlying flutter waves. BP was 100 systolic.
AMS Cardiology
JANUARY 16, 2024
Continue reading to learn more about this procedure, its significance in treating atrial fibrillation, and what to expect during treatment. What is Atrial Fibrillation? Before diving into electrical cardioversion, we should understand atrial fibrillation (AF). What Is Cardioversion?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 5, 2020
Here is the computer interpretation: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION WITH RAPID VENTRICULAR RESPONSE WITH ABERRANT CONDUCTION OR VENTRICULAR PREMATURE COMPLEXES LEFT AXIS DEVIATION [QRS AXIS beyone -30] NONSPECIFIC ST and T-WAVE ABNORMALITY The over-reading physician confirmed this diagnosis, which is incorrect. It is not atrial fibrillation.
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Although the QDOT MICRO™ Catheter was mainly designed for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) its versatility to treat atrial fibrillation (AF) and other types of arrhythmias was recently evaluated by the FAST and FURIOUS study series and other studies and will be presented in this article.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 1, 2023
edits by Meyers A woman in her 60s with a history of chronic atrial fibrillation on Eliquis, ESRD on hemodialysis, type-II diabetes mellitus, prior CVA, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia presented to the emergency department with multiple complaints after missing dialysis. They are flutter waves, and the rhythm is 2:1 atrial flutter.
DAIC
JANUARY 31, 2024
intermittent) atrial fibrillation (AF) and is a unique new alternative to standard-of-care thermal ablation treatment. intermittent) atrial fibrillation (AF) and is a unique new alternative to standard-of-care thermal ablation treatment. said Nick Spadea-Anello, president, Electrophysiology, Boston Scientific.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
AUGUST 23, 2017
It is atrial flutter with 2:1 conduction. There are clear flutter waves in lead II across the bottom. In V1, there are upright waves that appear to be P-waves but are not: they are atrial waves and it is typical for atrial flutter waves to be upright in V1, whereas sinus P-waves are biphasic in V1.
Open Heart
JANUARY 20, 2022
No participant demonstrated atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, sustained supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), sustained ventricular tachycardia or infranodal atrioventricular block. Median monitoring duration was 13.2 (IQR Nearly all participants (96%) had an ectopic burden of <1%; one participant had a 2.8%
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
The rhythm differential for narrow, regular, and tachycardic is sinus rhythm, SVT (encompassing AVNRT, AVRT, atrial tach, etc), and atrial flutter (another supraventricular rhythm which is usually considered separately from SVTs). Therefore this patient is either in some form of SVT or atrial flutter. If so, why?
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Physiologically Speaking
JULY 26, 2024
REM Sleep: Each percent increase in nightly REM sleep duration was associated with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and bradycardia (an abnormally slow heart rhythm). Deep sleep: Each percent increase in deep sleep was associated with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation, depression, and anxiety.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2019
The WCT is interrupted by a series of variable-morphology QRS complexes, with atrial flutter waves note in II, III, and aVF. Detail of Flutter waves The rate of the flutter waves matches the rate of the WCT (about 200/m), proving that the presenting WCT had been 1:1 atrial flutter.
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