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How many years must you have lone atrial paroxysmal fibrillation before heart failure is likely? thanks!
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May not: Atrial fibrillation, if the rate is controlled, may be present for many years without increasing the risk of heart failure. Anticoagulation is necessary in most cases to reduce stroke risk.
Answered 2/22/2020
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