Catheter ablation is very successful and curative for many patients with atrial flutter, particularly if they have only atrial flutter and almost no or no atrial fibrillation.

The heart is an incredible machine, pumping blood to fuel our bodies day in and day out. To do its job properly, the heart ...

Differences While atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation are each conditions that involve the atria (the heart's upper chambers), there are some differences between the two conditions.

Dr. Bradley Serwer, an Ohio cardiologist, discussed what causes heart palpitations, when they should be evaluated by a doctor and how the common condition is treated.

Symptoms of atrial flutter can include shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, heart palpitations or fluttering, dizziness or lightheadedness and fainting.

Q: I’m a 67-year-old man who developed typical atrial flutter two years ago, but I haven’t had any symptoms that I am aware of. I don’t have a history of heart problems. My heart rate was ...

September is Heart Health Month on Studio 17, and today we’re focusing on atrial fibrillation (Afib), a common heart rhythm ...

People with palpitations will often get recommended for a heart monitor to look at the heart rhythm for a prolonged time. People with diabetes and palpitations should be considered for low blood ...