It is important to recognize the symptoms of a heart rhythm disorder so you can discuss them with your doctor so you can discuss them with your doctor. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms. Some people may have AF without knowing it. It is important to recognize the symptoms of a heart rhythm disorder so you can discuss them with your doctor. Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation are specific types of atrial tachyarrhythmias.
Atrial flutter is a rapid, regular heartbeat in which the atria pump very rapidly.
Although the atria beat at a rate of 250 to 350 beats per minute, the ventricles beat at about half that rate. When the ventricles beat this fast, blood is not pumped as efficiently as it is during normal sinus rhythm. Symptoms may be a pounding of the heart or heart palpitations. Atrial flutter is generally not life threatening. In AF, the atria quiver instead of pumping effectively.