Atrial fibrillation (AF): classification

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Atrial fibrillation (AF): classification. First detected: this is a one-off AF event. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Types of AF

  • First detected: this is a one-off AF event
  • Paroxysmal: this is recurrent and self-terminating AF
  • Persistent: this is AF lasting >7 days or requiring cardioversion
  • Permanent: this is AF in which cardioversion was unsuccessful or not attempted

Secondary AF: causes

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References

  1. Bal S, Ojha P, Hill MD. Stroke prevention treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation: old and new. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2011; 11:15-27.

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