Does atrial fibrillation go away?

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is one of the types that starts suddenly and goes away own on its own . However, patients should still be monitored and treated. Usually, atrial fibrillation is permanent, and medicines or other nonsurgical treatments can’t restore a completely normal heart rhythm.

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is one of the types that starts suddenly and goes away own on its own . However, patients should still be monitored and treated. Usually, atrial fibrillation is permanent, and medicines or other nonsurgical treatments can’t restore a completely normal heart rhythm.

Atrial fibrillation treatment may involve: Medications. Therapy to reset the heart rhythm (cardioversion) Surgery or catheter procedures.