title: Atrial Flutter.
abstract: Atrial flutter can have serious short- and long-term consequences. Treatment options for an acute attack include direct-current cardioversion, atrial pacing, and intravenous drug therapy. For chronic disease or for recurrence, treatment options include ablation of the flutter, rate-controlling therapy, and antiarrhythmic drugs. Anticoagulation should be considered.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Olshansky