Paroxysmal describes a sudden, brief, and intense onset or recurrence of symptoms or signs, often recurring intermittently. Recognising paroxysmal patterns aids diagnosis and management by distinguishing episodic conditions from continuous ones. For example, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation involves abrupt episodes of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk if untreated.
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