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What is paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
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Dr Andrei Catanchin
Cardiologist (Heart Specialist)
Dr Catanchin is a cardiologist and electrophysiologist managing atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders with medication, devices (ie. pacemakers, defibrillators) and catheter ablation. He … View Profile
According to the current definition, paroxysmal AF comes and goes and episodes last a number of hours (sometimes days but less than 1 week). Persistent AF lasts longer than 1 week and requires cardioversion to restore normal rhythm. Then there's longstanding persistent AF (episodes >1 year) and permanent AF (no attempts made to restore normal rhythm).
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