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2. Flutter valve - Wikipedia

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   A flutter valve is a one-way check valve used to drain air from a pneumothorax. It is also called a Heimlich valve, after the inventor of the device, and is used to prevent airflow back into a chest tube.

3. Atrial Flutter: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Tests, and Treatments

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   Atrial flutter is a type of irregular heartbeat that makes your heart beat too fast. Learn about the types, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options for this arrhythmia.

4. Atrial Flutter: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline

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   Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal heart rhythm that occurs when the upper chambers of your heart beat too fast. It can cause low blood pressure, shortness of breath, and other symptoms. Learn ...

5. When Heart Palpitations Are an Emergency - WebMD

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   Heart palpitations are when your heart feels like it's racing, pounding, or fluttering in your chest, throat, or neck. They can be harmless or a sign of a serious heart problem. Learn how to ...

6. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): Symptoms and Treatment - WebMD

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   Learn about atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that can cause palpitations, shortness of breath, and stroke. Find out the types, risk factors, and treatments of AFib, and how to ...

7. Atrial flutter - Wikipedia

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   Atrial flutter is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that starts in the atrial chambers of the heart. It can be caused by various factors, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or spontaneous events, and can lead to complications such as strokes, heart failure, or blood clots.

8. Atrial Flutter vs. Atrial Fibrillation: What’s the Difference?

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   Both atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation (AFib) are arrhythmias that affect the top chambers of your heart. Learn how they differ in electrical activity, pulse rate, stroke risk, and treatment ...

9. What Are the First Signs of Heart Valve Problems? - Healthline

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   Learn about the early signs and symptoms of heart valve problems, such as fatigue, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Find out the most common types of valve issues, how they affect blood flow ...