Atrial flutter

06 / YOUR NEXT VISIT

Preparing for your appointment

Your visit is an opportunity to understand your atrial flutter and choose a treatment plan together. A little preparation helps your care team understand how the rhythm affects you.

What should I bring?

• Your medication list: Include doses, supplements, and any medicines you have stopped. Mention side effects, missed doses, or difficulty paying for medications.
• Heart rhythm recordings: Bring available EKGs, heart-monitor reports, or saved smartwatch EKG recordings.
• Previous treatment information: Include details of cardioversions, ablations, heart surgery, or implanted heart devices.
• A symptom history: Note when episodes occur, how long they last, and whether they affect your breathing, energy, or daily activities.

If you take a blood thinner, tell your care team about any missed doses or bleeding.

What questions should I ask?

• Do I have typical or atypical atrial flutter?
• Have my recordings also shown AFib?
• Do I need a blood thinner, and why?
• Are my medications controlling my heart rate adequately?
• Would ablation be a good option for me?
• What benefits and risks should I expect from the recommended treatment?
• Which medicines might I still need afterward?
• How will we monitor my rhythm after treatment?

Tell us what matters to you

Whether your goal is walking without becoming winded, returning to exercise, avoiding repeated hospital visits, or reducing medication side effects, share it with your care team. Your priorities help guide treatment decisions.

You do not need to know all the answers before your visit. We will help you understand your rhythm and your options.