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Atrial Flutter Symptoms
Initial symptoms of atrial flutter include:
- Heart palpitations
- Faintness
- Generalized weakness
- Excessive fatigue
- Shortness of breath with exertion
- Waking up short of breath
Additional symptoms of atrial flutter may include:
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Last Updated: Nov 17, 2010 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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PubMed Atrial Flutter References
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