Table 1 Characteristics of the successfully cardioverted atrial fibrillation patients
From: Effect of sinus rhythm restoration on markers of thrombin generation in atrial fibrillation
Variable | n = 134 |
|---|---|
Medical history | |
Age (years) | 64 ± 11 |
Sex (women/men) | 33/101 |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 26 ± 4 |
Hypertension | 38 (28%) |
Coronary heart disease | 12 (9%) |
Diabetes | 10 (7%) |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 7 (5%) |
Current cigarette smoking | 21 (16%) |
CHA2DS2-VASc score | 1.5 ± 1.3 |
Medication at randomisation | |
Angiotensin receptor blocker/study drug | 66 (49%) |
Digitalis | 16 (12%) |
Beta-blockers | 48 (36%) |
Calcium channel blockers | 63 (47%) |
Diuretics | 11 (8%) |
Statins | 18 (13%) |
Blood pressure and heart rate | |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 134 ± 18 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 82 ± 8 |
Ventricular heart rate (beats per minute) | 85 ± 17 |
Echocardiographic assessments | |
Left atrial systolic diameter (mm) | 46 ± 6 |
Left atrial systolic area (cm2) | 27 ± 5 |
Fraction of shortening (%) | 30 ± 7 |