Classification of Atrial Fibrillation
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Lone Atrial Fibrillation
There is absence of cardiac or other conditions predisposing to Atrial Fibrillation
Acute Atrial Fibrillation
AF that last less than <48 hours in duration
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Recurrent, transient episodes, reverting to Sinus Rhythm spontaneously or with treatment
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
AF that does not convert unless you perform a Cardioversion
Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
AF that is persistent despite cardioversion
