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Treatment of atrial flutter

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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The main goal of treatment is to cardiovert to sinus rhythm.

There are three methods of cardioversion:

  • DC shock
  • pharmacological
  • overdrive pacing

If sinus rhythm is not achieved then the rate of ventricular response should be controlled.


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