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A-flutter, AFlutter, a. flutter, etc. - Elderberry


Posted: Jul 25, 2011

I find AFib in Stedman's but nothing for "ay-flutter" in any form. Anyone know the correct transcription, and if so, please share your source. Thanks!

Aflutter is atrial flutter. sm - CrispyCritterMT

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Afib is atrial fibrillation. IMO both are slang and should be spelled out when dictated. Hope this helps.

unless you are at my company - who believes in slang and...

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wants AFib and AFlutter, as stupid as that looks.

This account is as dictated. Agree it does look strange. Will see what QA says. Thanks anyway! nm - Elderberry

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