Mean values at baseline | SR group (n = 10) | AF group (n = 10) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 68.2 ± 10.6 | 66.9 ± 11.0 | NS |
Sex ratio n, (% female) | 10 (50) | 10 (50) | NS |
Average time between the diagnosis of AF and cardioversion (weeks) | 11.6 ± 7.7 | 14.1 ± 10.2 | NS |
Cardiac disease n, (%) | NS | ||
Coronary disease | 1(10) | 1(10) | |
Hypertension | 5 (50) | 3 (33.3) | |
Diabetes mellitus | 1 (10) | 1 (10) | |
Antiarrhthymic drugs | NS | ||
Amiodarone | 7 | 8 | |
Flecainide | 1 | 1 | |
Sotalol | 2 | 1 | |
Beta blockers | 6 | 6 |