Atrial fibrillation , what are the chances of survival?

Good to excellent: But you need to see a doctor to assess stroke risk and do the correct treatment. There are many more choices than even ten years ago.

Excellent: Many patients with atrial fibrillation live long and happy lives. Although atrial fibrillation may cause significant symptoms, many patients are asymptomatic, and there is no data to suggest that atrial fib in and of itself shortens your life. As long as atrial fibrillation is managed appropriately: with blood thinners, other medications, and occasionally procedures, the prognosis is excellent.