Lu Chen, M.D., is a cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology with MyMichigan Physicians Group.

Dr. Hugh Calkins answers the question: 'Atrial Fibrillation vs. Atrial Flutter?' — -- Question: My doctor told me I sometimes have atrial fibrillation and at other times have atrial flutter. What ...

When your electrical system is working normally, the two upper chambers of the heart (atria) contract and pump blood into the two lower chambers (ventricles) in a well-coordinated way. This results in ...

Aug. 10, 2004 — A population-based study published in the Aug. 9 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine evaluated the risk of atrial fibrillation or flutter associated with hyperthyroidism. "The ...

April 12, 2004 — Lone atrial flutter (ie, the occurrence of atrial flutter in patients without underlying heart disease) is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism and subsequent ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Dronedarone was associated with lower incidence of permanent atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter, more return to ...