What causes AFib to return?

What causes AFib to return?

Many people who have paroxysmal AFib experience transient episodes brought on by a specific trigger. Recognizing triggers and avoiding them can help you manage AFib effectively. Some of the most common triggers include hormones, medication, and caffeine.

Does AFib always come back?

Myth #1: If you have just one or two episodes of atrial fibrillation, it probably won't come back. Fact: Atrial fibrillation is almost always a chronic disease. Lifelong treatment is needed to minimize symptoms and to avoid stroke and heart failure. Early on, episodes of A-fib tend to be sporadic.

How often does AFib return after cardioversion?

Cardioversion restores a normal heartbeat rhythm 90% of the time. However, more than half of these people develop afib again after one year. When this happens, people sometimes have another electrical cardioversion. If afib returns again, chances are even lower for a third procedure to work.