Atrial Flutter Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
What is typically used in the management of symptomatic acute paroxysm?
A
Cardioversion
Most commonly Direct Current Cardioversion (DCCV) as this is a defib
2
Q
What should be given to patients who have had atrial flutter for more than 1 or 2 days?
How long should this be given?
A
Anticoagulants - 3 week course
3
Q
What is typically used for the management of recurrent atrial flutter?
A
Catheter Ablation
4
Q
What 2 types of drug can be used in the case of recurrent atrial flutter if required?
A
Beta blockers or class III anti-arrhythmetics
