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Women's Health

Persistent atrial fibrillation

Persistent atrial fibrillation is a type of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm. Persistent means that episodes last more than 7 days.

If an episode lasts for more than 12 months, it is called long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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