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 |