Table 1. Characteristics of patients with SR and AF. Mean±SD.
SR | AF | |
---|---|---|
n (man/feminine) | 21 (12/9) | 12 (8/4) |
Age (year) | 43±9 | 48±7 |
Underlying heart disease | ||
Rheumatic heart disease | 9 | 8 |
Coronary artery disease | 13 | 4 |
Heart function (NYHA) | ||
I | 10 | 3 |
II | 8 | 7 |
III | 3 | 2 |
IV | 0 | 0 |
Medication | ||
Digitalis | 1 | 2 |
β-blockers | 2 | 5 |
Ca2+-channel blockers | 1 | 3 |
ACE-Inhibitors | 5 | 6 |
Sotalol | 0 | 2 |
SR: sinus rhythm. AF: atrial fibrillation.