Atrial Fibrillation: Classification

1- Paroxysmal - self-limiting within 7 days (usually 48 hours) + sinus rhythm resolves spontaneously 2- Persistent - continuous, lasts >7 days, needs therapy to restore to sinus rhythm 3- Longstanding Persistent - lasts >1 year, possibility of restoring sinus rhythm 4- Permanent - cannot be converted back to Normal sinus rhythm 5- Lone - w/o identifiable cause for ages <60