Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of patients.
| SR | AF | |
|---|---|---|
| n | 10 | 10 |
| Men (n) | 6 | 5 |
| Age (y) | 50.60 ± 3.94 | 47.8 ± 4.59 |
| SBP(mmHg) | 112.5 ± 5.77 | 121.3 ± 7.73 |
| DBP(mmHg) | 66.5 ± 3.27 | 78.5 ± 4.20* |
| LAD (mm) | 42.8 ± 2.70 | 51.10 ± 2.75* |
| EF (%) | 46.7 ± 7.13 | 58.00 ± 5.28 |
| AVR (n) | 1 | 1 |
| MVR (n) | 3 | 7 |
| β-blocker (n) | 4 | 5 |
| Digitalis (n) | 5 | 8 |
| Diuretics (n) | 5 | 7 |
*p < 0.05 vs. SR. Values are mean ± SEM. n, number of patients; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; LAD, left atria diameter; EF, ejection fraction; AVR, aortic valve replacement; MVR, mitral valve replacement; SR, sinus rhythm; AF, atrial fibrillation.