It’s not uncommon for you to develop persistent or chronic AFib if you’ve had paroxysmal AFib. Research has shown that 9 to 30 percent of all cases of paroxysmal AFib progress into more chronic cases after 1 year . Factors that can influence your chance of developing chronic AFib include: age.
Read moreCan I live a normal life with atrial fibrillation?
With proper treatment, individuals with atrial fibrillation can live normal and active lives . With proper treatment, individuals with atrial fibrillation can live normal and active lives. Atrial fibrillation, commonly referred to as AF or a-Fib, is the most commonly occurring arrhythmia, or heart rhythm problem.
Read moreWhat is the life expectancy of someone with atrial fibrillation?
Amongst the group of patients aged between 55-74 years, the 10 year mortality was 61.5% in men with AF compared to 30% in men without AF . Amongst women in a similar age group, the 10 year mortality was 57.6% in the AF group versus 20.9% in women without AF. Similar findings have been found from many other cohorts.
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