Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia. There are four main types of atrial fibrillation—paroxysmal, persistent, long-term persistent, and permanent atrial fibrillation . The type of atrial fibrillation that you have depends on how often atrial fibrillation occurs and how it responds to treatment.
Read moreWhat is the difference between atrial fibrillation and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation, also known as A-fib, is the most common form of arrhythmia, which is a condition where a person experiences heart rhythm problems. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation occurs when a rapid, erratic heart rate begins suddenly and then stops on its own within 7 days .
Read moreIs fibrillation life threatening?
Ventricular fibrillation is life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. CPR and defibrillation can restore your heart to its normal rhythm and may be life saving.
Read moreWill atrial fibrillation cause death?
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm abnormality frequently seen in patients with high blood pressure and can lead to stroke, heart failure and even death .
Read moreCan you live with persistent AFib?
Untreated AFib can raise your risk for problems like a heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, which could shorten your life expectancy . But treatments and lifestyle changes can help prevent these problems and manage your risks.
Read moreWhat is the difference between persistent and chronic atrial fibrillation?
AFib used to be described as chronic or acute, with chronic AFib lasting longer than one week . After new guidelines were released in 2014, chronic AFib is now called long-standing, persistent AFib. Long-standing, persistent AFib lasts longer than 12 months.
Read moreHow long can you live with persistent AFib?
Of 71 patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation, 22 had progression to permanent atrial fibrillation. Overall survival of the 76 patients with lone atrial fibrillation was 92% and 68% at 15 and 30 years , respectively, similar to 86% and 57% survival for the age- and sex-matched Minnesota population.
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