I48.3: Typical atrial flutter

Typical atrial flutter is a heart condition that disrupts the natural rhythm of the heart. It originates from the right atrium, one of the upper chambers of the heart. This complication causes the heart to beat in an unusually fast and sometimes irregular way, often more than 240 beats per minute which is significantly above the normal range. This rapid heartbeat doesn't allow the heart enough time to properly fill with blood, which can affect its efficiency and could result in less oxygen reaching the body's organs and tissues. Common symptoms of typical atrial flutter include palpitations, breathlessness, fatigue, and sometimes chest pain or fainting. It can be a chronic condition, meaning it may persist over a long period, or it can come and go sporadically. It is not a type of heart disease, although it can be linked to other cardiac issues, including high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.

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