<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCall your doctor:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Whether you have any of the Atrial Flutter signs<\/li>
- When you are taking atrial flutter medicines and you have some of\nthe signs and symptoms listed<\/li>
- If you’ve been diagnosed and are being treated for atrial flutter,\ngo immediately to a hospital emergency department if you:<\/li>
- Have severe chest pain<\/li>
- Feel faint or light-headed<\/li>
- Faint<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What causes Atrial Flutter?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIndividuals\nwith atrial flutter also have an underlying heart or circulatory disorder\nincluding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Coronary Heart Disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Cardiomyopathy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Heart Valve Disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Congenital Heart Disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Inflammation Of The Heart (Such As Myocarditis)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 High Blood Pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Another Condition, Such As Lung\nDisease Or Overactive Thyroid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes\natrial flutter can occur without any cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people\nwith atrial flutter can also have atrial fibrillation, and experience atrial\nflutter cycles accompanied by atrial fibrillation cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Who is at risk for atrial flutter?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRisk factors\nfor AFL include certain medications, existing conditions, and lifestyle\nchoices. Individuals vulnerable to atrial flutter tend to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Smoke<\/li>
- Have heart disease<\/li>
- Have had a heart attack<\/li>
- Have high blood pressure<\/li>
- Have heart valve conditions<\/li>
- Have lung disease<\/li>
- Have stress or anxiety<\/li>
- Heart failure<\/li>
- Take diet pills or certain other medications<\/li>
- Have alcoholism or binge drink frequently<\/li>
- Have had recent surgery<\/li>
- Have diabetes<\/li>
- Older age<\/li>
- Overweight<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Natural Treatments<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAlthough\nnatural treatments are often not widely studied, some several treatments and\nactivities may help to reduce the symptoms and effects of A-fib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This may\ninvolve acupuncture, exercise, ample sleep, and stress management, or\nminimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some\ntriggers for A-fib include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Fatigue<\/li>
- Air pollution<\/li>
- Caffeine<\/li>
- Some over-the-counter, prescription, and recreational drugs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Complications<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAtrial\nfibrillation can sometimes lead to the following complications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stroke:<\/strong> In atrial fibrillation, the chaotic rhythm can cause blood to\npool and form clots in the upper chambers of your heart (atria). If it forms a\nblood clot, it may dislodge from your heart and move to your brain. There it\ncould block blood flow and cause a stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe risk of\nan atrial fibrillation stroke depends on your age (you are at increased risk as\nyou age) and whether you have high blood pressure, diabetes, a history of heart\nfailure, and other factors. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners, can\nsignificantly reduce your risk of a stroke or other organ damage caused by\nblood clots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heart failure:<\/strong> Atrial fibrillation, especially if not regulated, can weaken the\nheart and cause heart failure \u00e2\u20ac\u201d a condition in which your heart can’t pump\nenough blood to meet the needs of your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Can atrial flutter be prevented?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPrevention\nof atrial flutter focuses on controlling or preventing the risk factors. Here\nare some tips for preventing atrial flutter is given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Maintain a healthy weight.<\/li>
- Stop tobacco use.<\/li>
- Control high blood pressure and diabetes.<\/li>
- Get regular exercise and be active<\/li>
- Eat a heart-healthy diet<\/li>
- Avoid drinking too much alcohol and\/or caffeine.<\/li>
- Don’t smoke<\/li>
- Increasing your physical activity <\/li>
- Avoiding smoking <\/li>
- Maintaining a healthy weight<\/li>
- Limiting or avoiding caffeine and alcohol<\/li>
- Reducing stress<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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