Blood pressure may be normal or low. An ECG shows atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Medication may include digitalis or other medications that slow the heart beat or that slow conduction of the impulse to the ventricles. The disorder is usually controllable with treatment. Atrial fibrillation may become a chronic condition.
Atrial flutter is usually a short-term problem.
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate atrial fibrillation or flutter may be present. The links below are good sources of information about atrial fibrillation. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and treatments. Information contained within this forum is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.