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Baseline characteristics of the cohort.
| Variable | n = 60 |
|---|---|
| Age, yrs | 67.5 ± 8.1 |
| Male, n (%) | 40 (66.7) |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 28.7 ± 2.9 |
| Coronary artery disease, n (%) | 11 (18.3) |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 48 (80) |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 15 (25) |
| Congestive heart failure, n (%) | 8 (13.3) |
| CHA2DS2-VASc | 4.0 ± 1.7 |
| HAS-BLED | 3.6 ± 1.2 |
| Long-standing persistent AF | 60 (100) |
