Table 1 Characteristics of the Study Population
Variables | AF (n, %) | SR (n, %) |
|---|---|---|
Number of patients | 35 (49.3) | 36 (50.7) |
Age (years), mean ± SD | 67.5 ± 8.8 | 69.9 ± 9.5 |
Male | 18 (51.4) | 18 (50) |
Mean value of heart ratea, bpm ± SD | 79 ± 12.8 | 62 ± 6.3 |
BMI, mean ± SD | 29.8 ± 4.8 | 29.7 ± 4.6 |
Smokers | 9 (25.7) | 16 (44.4) |
Years of AF, mean ± SD | 9.1 ± 7.9 | 11.9 ± 9.5 |
AF type: | ||
First time diagnosed | 2 (5.7) | 2 (5.6) |
Paroxysmal | 4 (11.4) | 8 (22.2) |
Persistent | 12 (34.3) | 26 (72.2) |
Permanent | 17 (48.6) | 0 (0) |
Blood pressure correction: | ||
BP <140/90 mmHg | 24 (68.6) | 23 (63.9) |
BP >140/90 mmHg | 11 (31.4) | 13 (36.1) |
Antihypertensive treatment: | ||
ACEIs/ARBs | 22 (62.9) | 29 (80.6) |
Beta–blockers | 24 (68.6) | 26 (72.2) |
CCBs | 14 (40) | 17 (47.2) |
Diuretics | 22 (62.9) | 17 (47.2) |