Haemodynamic and echocardiographic parameters
| Patients without paroxysmal AF (n=90) | Patients with paroxysmal AF (n=91) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 135±13 | 137±18 | NS |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 73±10 | 73±10 | NS |
| Mean atrial blood pressure (mm Hg) | 94±10 | 94±11 | NS |
| Pulse pressure (mm Hg) | 63±11 | 62±16 | NS |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 70±10 | 64±10 | <0.01 |
| Left ventricular mass index (g/m2) | 91.4±20.1 | 99.8±25.5 | NS |
| Left ventricular ejection fraction (%) | 70.5±7.7 | 71.1±7.6 | NS |
| Left atrial diameter (mm) | 35±5 | 39±6 | <0.001 |
Data are expressed as the mean±SD.
AF, atrial fibrillation; NS, not significant.