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Suggest Treatment For Heart Flutter And Low Oxygen Levels

I have a heart flutter my oxygen level is quite low they have done a cardio version 4 times hast fixed it next thing to try and ablation ????? spelling im finally going to start a pap s ( sleep apnea ) machine hoping this will help im really getting depressed over trying everything air got hurt (back(=) couldn t do the exercise I used to gained quite a bit of weight now I m on A strict diet was working out afraid to since my heart went back out of rhythm
Mon, 3 May 2021
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Hi,

Though both procedures dextro-version as well as ablation are effective methods for treating atrial flutter with success rate more than 90% in both cases. However, the peri-procedural stroke rate as well as long term follow up stroke rate is somewhat less with ablation. Therefore ablation may be thought marginally a superior procedure as compared to cardioversion. CPAP machine is definitely a good option for maintaining your oxygen level to normal and inducing a comfortable sleep during night.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Heart Flutter And Low Oxygen Levels

Hi, Though both procedures dextro-version as well as ablation are effective methods for treating atrial flutter with success rate more than 90% in both cases. However, the peri-procedural stroke rate as well as long term follow up stroke rate is somewhat less with ablation. Therefore ablation may be thought marginally a superior procedure as compared to cardioversion. CPAP machine is definitely a good option for maintaining your oxygen level to normal and inducing a comfortable sleep during night. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician