Table 1. Clinical characteristics of AF patients with and without hypertension.
| Group | Case number (male/female) | Age | LA diameter (mm) | AF duration (years) | Systolic pressure (mmHg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAF | |||||
| Normotensive group | 94 (53/41) | 56.2±19.6 | 36.6±8.7 | 5 | 124.4±21.5 |
| Hypertensive group | 42 (24/18) | 60.6±21.6 | 37.4±9.5 | 6 | 140.9±18.4* |
| Persistent AF | |||||
| Normotensive group | 42 (22/20) | 51.6±21.2 | 44.7±13.4 | 4 | 132.3±16.9 |
| Hypertensive group | 35 (18/17) | 57.9±17.4 | 45.9±12.8 | 5 | 139.1±16.3* |
*, P<0.05 normotensive group vs. hypertensive group. AF, atrial fibrillation; LA, left atrial; PAF paroxysmal AF.