Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the two groups of participants.
| NSR group | PeAF group | |
|---|---|---|
| N = 19 | N = 14 | |
| Age (year) | 62.6 ± 12.9 | 68.8 ± 11.9 |
| Sex (male) | 17 (89.4%) | 8 (57.1%) |
| Height (cm) | 164.6 ± 7.6 | 164.1 ± 12.2 |
| Weight (kg) | 69.7 ± 10.5 | 63.7 ± 16.2 |
| Body mass index (kg/m²) | 25.8 ± 3.9 | 22.0 ± 4.9 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 123.0 ± 15.0 | 120.0 ± 12.8 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 74.7 ± 11.3 | 78.5 ± 9.9 |
| Heart rate (beats/minute) | 69.0 ± 13.0 | 80.0 ± 5.6 |
| Underlying diseases | ||
| Hypertension | 7 (36.8%) | 6 (42.8%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (21.0%) | 2 (14.2%) |
| Coronary artery diseases | 8 (42.1%) | 1 (7.1%) |
| Congestive heart failure | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (28.5%) |
| Cerebrovascular disease | 3 (15.7%) | 2 (14.2%) |
| Chronic kidney disease | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (7.1%) |
Data are described as the mean ± SD or N(%).