Persistent or Permanent?

Hi, I know what paroxysmal AF is but what is the difference between Persistent and Permanent AF?

[northernsoul1]

I think persistent AF becomes permanent after 12 months

[Beancounter Volunteer]

Permanent is usually unable to ever be put back into NSR, persistent, like me, simply means we are in AF 24/7 but either a cardioversion or an ablation might put us back into NSR.

It's a fine line I agree

Ian

[Hidden in reply to Beancounter]

Ah i see. Thanks

[BobD Volunteer]

The definition permanent is little used these days I think. It seems to have been replaced by persistent in most cases, BUT if an internal cardioversion is unable to put you back into NSR you may be considered to be permanent.

[Hidden in reply to BobD]

Yes that makes sense!