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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]
Overview
Physical examination of patients with atrial flutter may reveal tachycardia, hypotension, diaphoresis, and evidence of congestive heart failure. Occasionally, cardiac auscultation may reveal an irregular rhythm, abnormal valve sounds, or a gallop.
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with atrial flutter may reveal tachycardia, hypotension, diaphoresis, and evidence of congestive heart failure. Occasionally, cardiac auscultation may reveal an irregular rhythm, abnormal valve sounds, or a gallop.[1][2]
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with atrial flutter usually appear normal.
Vital Signs
- Tachycardia with regular pulse or irregular pulse
- Low blood pressure with normal pulse pressure
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with atrial flutter is usually normal.
HEENT
- Exophthalmos and neck swelling can be seen in hyperthyroidism.
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with atrial flutter is usually normal.
Lungs
Heart
- S3 may be heard in congestive heart failure.
- A mid-to-late systolic click is present, followed by a late systolic murmur which is best heard at the cardiac apex is observed in mitral valve prolapse.
- Holosystolic murmur is heard in mitral regurgitation due to rheumatic heart disease.
Abdomen
- Abdominal examination of patients with atrial flutter is usually normal.
Back
- Back examination of patients with atrial flutter is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with atrial flutter is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with atrial flutter is usually normal.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with atrial flutter is usually normal.