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The Difference Between Permanent Atrial Fibrillation and Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

The Difference Between Permanent Atrial Fibrillation and Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

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Apr 08, 2025
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The Difference Between Permanent Atrial Fibrillation and Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
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Here are the two types of atrial fibrillation

  • Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: A paroxysm is defined as something that occurs in sudden, intense, and often recurring bursts or attacks, particularly in a medical context, referring to symptoms or conditions that come on and off unexpectedly. A person with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is in a normal heart …

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