Dr. Glenn Brammer, a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, performed the first atrial flutter ablation in Augusta Health’s new Electrophysiology Lab on Oct. 24.

April 12, 2004 — Lone atrial flutter (ie, the occurrence of atrial flutter in patients without underlying heart disease) is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism and subsequent ...

Atrial flutter catheter ablation in patients without a history of atrial fibrillation reduced risk for death, stroke, HF and AF compared with medical management, according to an abstract presented ...

A population-based study showed that male sex, increasing age, and cardiac risk factors increased the risk of atrial fibrillation or flutter associated with hyperthyroidism.

Symptoms of atrial flutter can include shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, heart palpitations or fluttering, dizziness or lightheadedness and fainting.

Known as A-fib, atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat often described by many people who have it as a “quiver,” “flutter” or “flip-flop” of the heart in the chest. Drinking a similar number of ...

A wireless heart monitor contained in a smartphone case was associated with similar performance to traditional transtelephonic monitoring for the detection of sinus rhythm, atrial fibrillation and ...

This reaction promotes a kind of rapid heart rhythm that has many similarities to typical human atrial flutter, a potentially life-threatening condition that affects approximately a quarter ...

The left atrial occlusion is a pouch-like extension of the heart. This minimally invasive procedure provides an alternative to long-term blood-thinner medications.

Jim Harbaugh briefly left the Chargers vs. Broncos game in Week 6 because of a heart condition. Here's what to know about atrial flutter.

Harbaugh said, via multiple reporters, that the doctor confirmed he experienced "atrial flutter" and that he is taking medication to help control his heartbeat.