Table 1 Clinical Characteristics for Total Study Group
Group A (n = 24) | Group B (n = 18) | Control Group (n = 19) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 56 ± 11 | 61 ± 13 | 59 ± 12 |
Male gender | 14(58%) | 10(56%) | 10(57%) |
Smokers | 15(62.5%) | 11(62%) | 11(62.5%) |
Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg) | 145 ± 20 | 143 ± 22 | 139 ± 25 |
Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg) | 80 ± 10 | 82 ± 11 | 80 ± 11 |
Known hypertension (160/90 mmHg) | 8 (33.4%) | 6 (34%) | 7(35%) |
Lone AF | 11(45.8%) | 8 (44.2%) | - |
Coronary artery Disease | 5(20.8%) | 4(22%) | 5(22.8%) |
Diabetes mellitus | 6(25%) | 4(22%) | 4(22.3%) |
Hct(%) | 45.8 ± 3.9 | 44.9 ± 4.2 | 45 ± 3.6 |
Hb(g/dl) | 15.3 ± 1.34 | 14.8 ± 2.9 | 15.2 ± 3.1 |
Fbg (mg/dl) | 229.9 ± 27.0 | 237 ± 37.6 | 227 ± 26 |
P value: non significant (NS) | |||
Echocardiographic data for Both Groups pre cardioversion | |||
Group A | Group B | ||
Left atrial diameter(cm) | 4.2 ± 0.6 | 4.0 ± 0.8 | |
Left ventricular diastolic dimension (cm) | 5.2 ± 1.0 | 5.0 ± 0.9 | |
Left ventricular systolic dimension (cm) | 4.1 ± 0.5 | 4.0 ± 0.8 | |