What Is AFib?

发布时间：2025-11-13 15:32

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Outlook / Prognosis

Can your heart go back to normal after AFib?

Yes. Sometimes, your heart will go back to a normal rhythm on its own. This is the case with paroxysmal AFib. If you have persistent or long-standing AFib, you need treatment to end an episode.

But it’s important to know there’s no cure for AFib. Once you have it, you have it for life. Your provider will help you manage the condition. Treatment can lower your risk of a stroke and help you experience fewer symptoms.

What is the average life expectancy with AFib?

A study published in 2024 found that people with AFib had a shorter life expectancy than those without AFib. The number of years lost from their life expectancy varied by their age at diagnosis. The younger you are at diagnosis, the shorter your life expectancy, and the more years you lose compared to others your age without AFib.

Age at diagnosisAverage life expectancy30 years old72 years (about 11.3 years shorter than expected)50 years old75 years (about 9.2 years shorter than expected)70 years old82 years (about 5.4 years shorter than expected)Age at diagnosis30 years oldAverage life expectancy72 years (about 11.3 years shorter than expected)50 years oldAverage life expectancy75 years (about 9.2 years shorter than expected)70 years oldAverage life expectancy82 years (about 5.4 years shorter than expected)

Remember that statistics just tell part of the story. Working closely with your healthcare team to manage AFib and any other medical conditions can give you the best chance at a long life.

A note from Cleveland Clinic

An AFib diagnosis can feel scary, confusing or overwhelming. But you’re not alone. You’re one of the millions of people learning new strategies for managing AFib while still enjoying life. Your healthcare provider can tell you more about treatment options, resources and support communities.