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How To Differentiate Between Atrial Fibrillation And Atrial Flutter?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Question: I can't deicde if this heart rhythm is atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, what do you think?
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows :

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that it seems to be an atrial flutter with varying degrees of atrioventricular block.

Hope to have been helpful to you!

Feel free to ask me whenever you need!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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How To Differentiate Between Atrial Fibrillation And Atrial Flutter?

Brief Answer: I would explain as follows : Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that it seems to be an atrial flutter with varying degrees of atrioventricular block. Hope to have been helpful to you! Feel free to ask me whenever you need! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri