Is there a difference between chronic and persistent A fib?

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  1. Dr. Douglas Severance
     
    Dr. Douglas Severance answered:
    There is no difference between chronic and persistent atrial fibrillation. Both terms mean that your symptoms of heart palpitations, chest pounding and irregular rhythms occur continuously. Your normal heartbeat occurs less often than the irregular or rapid arrhythmia. Talk to your doctor if you consistently experience an irregular heart rhythm.
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