If you experience symptoms of atrial flutter, make an appointment right away with your healthcare provider.
During your initial office visit, your healthcare provider will spend time with you and learn more about your symptoms and overall health. They will:
- Conduct a physical exam
- Discuss your medical history and your current medical conditions
- Listen to your heart and lungs with a stethoscope
- Check your blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen level
This type of test records activity of the heart using high-frequency sound waves, or ultrasound. A technologist called a sonographer conducts this test by applying gel to your chest that makes it easier for soundwaves to reach your heart. The sonographer will then wave a device called a transducer across your chest to send soundwaves to your heart. The echo created by those waves is translated into images of your heart as it beats.
