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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Vendhan Ramanujam M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of atrial flutter include thyrotoxicosis, obesity,pericarditis, pulmonary embolism and diabetes. Less common risk factors include acute myocardial infarction, cardiac surgery, digitalis toxicity and electrolyte imbalance.
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of atrial flutter include thyrotoxicosis, obesity,pericarditis, pulmonary embolism and diabetes.
Common Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of atrial flutter include:
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Obesity
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Sinus node dysfunction
- Pericarditis
- Pulmonary disease
- Pulmonary embolism
- Diabetes
- Alcohol consumption
Less Common Risk Factors
- Less common risk factors in the development of atrial flutter include:
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Cardiac surgery
- Digitalis toxicity
- Pheochromocytoma
- Myotonic dystrophy in childhood
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Antiarrhythmic drug
- Flecainide
- Propafenone
- Dronedarone
- Amiodarone