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Atrial Flutter.

Ashok Garg1, Gregory K. Feld

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California at San Diego, Medical Center, 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103, USA. gfeld@ucsd.edu

Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
|July 11, 2001
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Atrial flutter (AFl) treatment focuses on rate control, anticoagulation, rhythm conversion, and maintaining sinus rhythm. Radiofrequency catheter ablation offers high cure rates for typical and atypical atrial flutter.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Atrial flutter (AFl) is a common arrhythmia caused by reentry circuits, often involving the right atrium.
  • Typical AFl utilizes the isthmus between the tricuspid valve annulus and inferior vena cava.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the comprehensive treatment strategy for atrial flutter.
  • To discuss pharmacological and interventional approaches for managing AFl.

Main Methods:

  • Pharmacological management including rate control agents (digoxin, CCBs, beta-blockers), anticoagulation (warfarin), and rhythm conversion drugs (ibutilide).
  • Electrical cardioversion for rhythm conversion.
  • Antiarrhythmic drug therapy for long-term rhythm maintenance (sotalol, amiodarone, etc.).
  • Radiofrequency catheter ablation as a curative interventional option.

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Main Results:

  • Rate control is achievable in most patients; anticoagulation is recommended for high-risk individuals.
  • Intravenous ibutilide converts rhythm in up to 70%, while cardioversion is nearly 100% effective, especially in left ventricular dysfunction.
  • Antiarrhythmic drugs maintain sinus rhythm in 50-60% but carry risks.
  • Radiofrequency ablation cures >90% of typical AFl and 70-90% of atypical AFl.

Conclusions:

  • Atrial flutter management requires a multi-faceted approach addressing rate, rhythm, and thromboembolic risk.
  • Radiofrequency catheter ablation is a highly effective curative treatment for both typical and atypical atrial flutter, with advancements improving outcomes.