Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation Is Best Achieved By Lifestyle Changes and Medications
Estimates of the prevalence of atrial fibrillation in the U.S ranges from about 2.7 million to 6.1 million. Atrial fibrillation or the 'fibrillar fibrillations' is usually caused by many different factors. Some say that it can be hereditary, but it is also something that can happen suddenly and without any warning. Atrial Fibrillation There are three types of atrial fibrillation based on the severity of the condition as mentioned below: · Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Symptoms stop within a week (mostly within 24 hours) · Persistent atrial fibrillation: Abnormal heart rhythm continues for more than a week’s period. This type of atrial fibrillation may either stop on its own or may need treatment (mostly cardioversion). · Permanent atrial fibrillation: This type of atrial fibrillation is also known as established atrial fibrillation and as the...