Table 2.
Comparing Hp δ value, hs-CRP, and LAD among five groups of AF
| Group | Types of AF | n | Hp δ value (‰) | hs-CRP (mg/L) | LAD ± SD (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Initial AF | 34 | 6.35 (1.8–11.4)* | 4.30 (1.84–8.01)# | 35.9±3.80▲ |
| 2 | Paroxysmal AF | 58 | 5.25 (1.67–19.3)* | 5.58 (3.89–10.27)# | 37.1±4.64▲ |
| 3 | Persistent AF | 67 | 8.40 (2.50–19.0)* | 4.94 (2.50–11.56)# | 37.3±4.54▲ |
| 4 | Long persistent AF | 76 | 8.10 (2.43–30.4) | 5.83 (2.36–14.41) | 37.6±5.16▲ |
| 5 | Permanent AF | 50 | 14.9 (4.13–31.0)* | 6.81 (5.25–16.68)# | 39.5±5.75▲ |
Notes:
*
Patients with permanent AF in Group 5 had a significantly higher Hp level than those in Group 1, 2, and 3.
#
The median hs-CRP value of Group 5 was significantly higher than those of Group 1, 2, and 3.
▲
The mean LAD value in Group 5 was significantly higher than those in Group 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Abbreviations: Hp, Helicobacter pylori; hs-CRP, high sensitive C-reactive protein; LAD, left atrial diameter; AF, atrial fibrillation; SD, standard deviation.