Atrial Flutter

Overview

In atrial flutter, your heart's upper chambers (atria) beat too quickly. Atrial flutter is a type of heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) caused by problems in your heart's electrical system.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience. Mayo Clinic doctors have extensive experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating people who have atrial flutter and other heart rhythm disorders.
• Team approach. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in treating heart conditions (cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular surgery) and other doctors work closely to evaluate and treat people who have atrial flutter and other heart rhythm conditions.
• Research. Mayo Clinic doctors actively conduct research in atrial flutter and other heart rhythm disorders and conduct clinical trials.
• Technology. Mayo Clinic doctors use the most current technology in atrial flutter and heart rhythm disorder treatment, including catheter radiofrequency ablation.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

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