Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Q: What is the difference between between Paroxysmal, Persistent and Permanent Atrial fibrillation?


Answer: 
  TypeTime period differentiation
  Paroxysmal   recurrent episodes that self-terminate in less than 7 days.
  Persistent  recurrent episodes that last more than 7 days
Permanent  an ongoing long-term episode

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