Atrial fibrillation is a condition that affects the rhythm and the rate of the heart. The number of patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation each year is increasing. There are two main types of irregular heartbeat in atrial fibrillation.
• The irregular heart rhythm can come and go without treatment, this is known as paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
• If the irregular heart rhythm continues for more than 7 days, or requires treatment, it is known as persistent atrial fibrillation.
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