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Table 2 Endocrine and echocardiographic parameters at baseline evaluation

From: Incomplete recovery of mechanical and endocrine left atrial functions one month after electrical cardioversion for persistent atrial fibrillation: a pilot study

Mean values at baseline

SR group (n = 10)

AF group (n = 10)

p

proANP (pmol/L)

235.6 ± 62.8

226.9 ± 151.4

NS

BNP (pg/mL)

205.9 ± 99.0

197 ± 139.0

NS

LA volume/body surface area (ml/m 2 )

42.3 ± 7.4

47.0 ± 15.7

NS

LVEF (%)

54.0 ± 11.1

50.5 ± 7.9

NS

4C-PALS (%)

10.9 ± 4.2

10.3 ± 4.7

NS

2C-PALS (%)

9.8 ± 5.1

11.8 ± 3.8

NS

MPALS (%)

10.4 ± 4.4

10.4 ± 4.4

NS