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Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Alternate Names : A-Fib, Auricular Fibrillation
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Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Prognosis (Expectations)
The disorder is usually controllable with treatment. The natural tendency of atrial fibrillation, however, is to become a chronic condition.
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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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