Atrial Flutter Flashcards
1
Q
What is Atrial Flutter?
A
Caused by underlying aetiology
2
Q
What underlying aetiology can can cause Atrial Flutter?
A
Scarring
Atrial enlargement
Physiological development
3
Q
How is Atrial flutter recognised?
A
- Rapid atrial rate (typically around 300bpm)
- ‘saw-toooth presenting P-wave
- Rapid and regular ventricular rate
4
Q
How to calculate the rapid and regular ventricular rate
A
Calculate the conduction of the ventricles to the atria.
For examples if there are 2 atrial beats (P-waves) to every ventricular beat (QRS) this would be a 2:1 ratio.
5
Q
What leads is Atrial flutter present in?
A
Typically presents in all leads but scrutinises LII and V1.
6
Q
Signs and symptoms of atrial flutter?
A
- Tachycardia
- palpitations
- shortness of breath
- fatigue
- chest pain or discomfort
- dizziness
- syncope or pre-syncope
7
Q
significance of Atrial flutter
A
Atrial flutter will eventually degrade into Atrial fibrillation.
