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Risc: thrombo-embolisation of thrombi that form in the atrial caverns as a result of the reduced atrial motion. These thrombi can emblise to the brain and cause strokes.
Risc: thrombo-embolisation of thrombi that form in the atrial caverns as a result of the reduced atrial motion. These thrombi can emblise to the brain and cause strokes.


'''Atrial flutter can be catechorized as follows:'''
'''Atrial fibrillation can be catechorized as follows:'''
*'''First documented episode:'''  
*'''First documented episode:'''  
*'''Recurrent atrial fibrillation:''' after two or more episodes.  
*'''Recurrent atrial fibrillation:''' after two or more episodes.  
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===References===
<biblio>
#ESCAF pmid=16885201
#kelley pmid=17126661
</biblio>
{{Chapter|Supraventricular Rhythms}}
{{Chapter|Supraventricular Rhythms}}