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Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is often more symptomatic than stable fibrillation, and it is often difficult to distinguish from frequent atrial ectopics.
It is a common cause of palpitations in middle age and the elderly. It may cause stroke.
Last reviewed 01/2018
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- aetiology
- prevalence
- classification and clinical types of atrial fibrillation
- clinical evaluation of atrial fibrillation
- pathology
- treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- prognosis
- prophylaxis versus paroxysms of atrial fibrillation
- antithrombotic prophylaxis in paroxysmal AF
- referral criteria from primary care - atrial fibrillation (AF)