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Clinical characteristics of the patient population (n=70).
| Characteristic | Mean +/− Standard Deviation |
|---|---|
| Age (Years) | 65.0 ± 2.4 |
| Body Mass Index | 31.6 ± 7.2 |
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| |
| Number (Percent of Population) | |
| Gender | |
| Male | 54 (75.7%) |
| Female | 16 (24.3%) |
| AF Type | |
| Paroxysmal | 34 (48.1%) |
| Persistent | 36 (51.9%) |
| Permanent | 0 (0.0%) |
| Hypertension | 41 (58.6%) |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 8 (11.4%) |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea | 20 (28.6%) |
| Coronary Artery Disease | 15 (21.4%) |
| Congestive Heart Failure | 12 (17.1%) |
