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3 4
AF Permanent AF
Long-standing persistent AF
(3C)
AF that is continuous for
>12 mo in duration
Successful AF ablation
(3D)
Freedom from AF
after percutaneous or
surgical intervention to
eliminate AF
No further attempts
at rhythm control
after discussion
between patient and
clinician
Patients may transition among different substages of AF
Ongoing monitoring as clinically
appropriate for AF burden
Is AF associated with pathophysiological changes?
Stroke risk assessment and therapy if appropriate
Treat symptoms
(Original figure created by the Atrial Fibrillation Guideline Writing Committee.)
