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Complications of Atrial Flutter-2

Patient/caregiver was educated upon complications of atrial flutter as follows: Chest pain and discomfort: As part of reduced blood flow to the vital organs, blood and oxygen supply to heart muscle is compromised, which can result in chest pain and discomfort. In severe cases, individuals can even present with an episode of myocardial infarction or heart attack, damaging the heart muscle further. Worsening of arrhythmia: Damaged heart muscle, secondary to poor blood and oxygen supply, [...]

Complications of Atrial Flutter-1

Patient/caregiver was educated upon complications of atrial flutter as follows: Hypotension: The ineffective and rapid contractions of the heart chambers with atrial flutter result in reduced output of blood from the heart, leading to low blood volume in circulation, hypotension with dizziness and lightheadedness. Also, reduced blood supply to brain, secondary to hypotension and reduced output from heart, can contribute to altered level of consciousness. Eventually, this increases risk for falls and accidents. Heart failure: [...]

Risk factors for Atrial Flutter-2

Patient/caregiver was educated that risk factors for atrial flutter include any conditions that can lead to excessive and/or abnormal stimulation of heart. These conditions are as follows: Previous heart surgery Scar tissue can form during healing of cardiac tissue post-surgery. This scar tissue resists normal conduction of cardiac impulse. This can result in abnormal route of conduction of cardiac impulse, resulting in atrial flutter. Stress and Anxiety In conditions of stress and anxiety, excess adrenaline [...]

Risk factors for Atrial Flutter-1

Patient/caregiver was educated that risk factors for atrial flutter include any conditions that can lead to excessive and/or abnormal stimulation of heart. These conditions are as follows: Smoking Nicotine can excessively stimulate the heart, leading to increased heart rate and altered rhythm. Elevated blood pressure and Heart disease Chronic uncontrolled hypertension and previous episodes of myocardial infarction/heart attack can damage the heart muscle over time. This damaged heart muscle resists normal conduction of cardiac impulse, [...]

Life-style Measures to be observed with Atrial Fibrillation-3

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures to be observed with atrial fibrillation as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of clot and emboli formation, such as, acute dry cough, sudden chest pain with exacerbation of shortness of breath, acute calf pain with swelling of the lower limb, and dizziness. Observe compliance with recommendations for smoking cessation, if applicable. Observe compliance with intake of blood thinner and anticoagulant medications, if any ordered. Observe compliance with [...]