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How many years must you have lone atrial paroxysmal fibrillation before heart failure is likely? thanks!

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Dr. James Chapman answered

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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.

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Answered 2/22/2020

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