Arrhythmia

Atrial Flutter

Atrial flutter occurs when rapidly fired signals cause the muscles in the atria, the upper chambers of the heart, to contract quickly. This causes a very fast, steady heartbeat.

• Other Abnormal Heart rhythms
• Arrhythmia -- Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
• UCSF Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated May 8, 2007

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