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Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Alternate Names : A-Fib, Auricular Fibrillation
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Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Diagnosis & Tests
Listening to the heart with a stethoscope (auscultation) shows an irregular rhythm. The pulse may feel rapid, irregular, or both. Sometimes the pulse is too slow. The normal heart rate is 60 to 100, but in atrial fibrillation/flutter the heart rate may be 100 to 175. Blood pressure may be normal or low.
An ECG shows atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Continuous ambulatory cardiac monitoring -- Holter monitor (24 hour test) -- may be necessary because the condition is often sporadic (occurring at some times but not others).
Tests to determine the presence of underlying heart diseases may include:
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• Definition
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Symptoms & Signs
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Prevention
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Diagnosis & Tests
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Treatment
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Prognosis
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 5/10/2002
Reviewed By : Elena Sgarbossa, M.D., Department of Cardiology, Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Ctr., Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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