Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 I had quite a debate with my family Dr. last evening. (we are friends - going to Mexico w/them on Sat.) regarding A-Fib & A-Flutter. He was under the impression that A Flutter was more severe than A-fib. It is my understanding that A-Fib is more severe than A Flutter, & in fact A Flutter can be a precursor to A Fib. Never have had A flutter to my knowledge, just (just !) A-Fib. I told him he was a quack & didn't know what he was talking about ! Do I owe him an apology ? (the debate was all in fun - we're still on for Mexico !) Any & all feedback would be appreciated ! Thor 24/7AF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 > I had quite a debate with my family Dr. last evening. (we are friends - going to Mexico w/them on Sat.) regarding A-Fib & A-Flutter. > He was under the impression that A Flutter was more severe than A-fib. It is my understanding that A-Fib is more severe than A Flutter, & in fact A Flutter can be a precursor to A Fib. Never have had A flutter to my knowledge, just (just !) A-Fib. > > I told him he was a quack & didn't know what he was talking about ! Do I owe him an apology ? (the debate was all in fun - we're still on for Mexico !) > > Any & all feedback would be appreciated ! > Thor 24/7AF > I think you may need to eat at least some humble pie Thor. My understanding is that it depends Although Atrial Flutter is apparently easier to fix it can be an exceedingly unpleasant thing to have. 2:1 or even 1:1 atrial flutter can lead to very high rates. Since the atria continue to beat in flutter I'm guessing this will put more stress on the heart than the quivering equivalent of fibrillation (but this is only a guess on my part rather than something I've read) I think the stroke risk for flutter is thought to be lower (but I also think you'll be hard pushed to find as much research on this subject for people specifically with Flutter as you will for AFib) Enjoy you trip and enjoy you debates -- D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 I have A flutter (and am getting an ablation within the next month - just awaiting the date). My E.P. tells me that neither is really " worse " than the other. It depends on the individual and their risk factors (age, health, etc.) A flutter is a more " curable " condition because it generally comes from a specific part of the heart. This is why many EP's recommend ablations as a first line treatment for A flutter for the right candidates. Atrial flutter can be a precursor to Afib but that isn't always the case. > I had quite a debate with my family Dr. last evening. (we are friends - going to Mexico w/them on Sat.) regarding A-Fib & A-Flutter. > He was under the impression that A Flutter was more severe than A- fib. It is my understanding that A-Fib is more severe than A Flutter, & in fact A Flutter can be a precursor to A Fib. Never have had A flutter to my knowledge, just (just !) A-Fib. > > I told him he was a quack & didn't know what he was talking about ! Do I owe him an apology ? (the debate was all in fun - we're still on for Mexico !) > > Any & all feedback would be appreciated ! > Thor 24/7AF > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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