Table 1

 Serial evaluation of LA parameters in patients with LV hypertrophy

ParametersBaselinePost-cardioversionDay 1Day 7
*p<0.05.
LA antero-posterior diameter (mm)44 (7)40 (6)40 (5)37 (6)*
LA supero-inferior diameter (mm)50 (6)47 (4)46 (5)44 (6)*
Maximal volume (cm3)40 (7)38 (6)37 (6)35 (5)*
P atrial volume (cm3)20 (5)19 (5)16 (6)*
Minimal volume (cm3)18 (2)16 (3.1)15 (2)12 (4)*
AEF (dynes)6 (1.6)8 (2)12 (3)
Peak A wave (cm/s)53 (16)60 (20)64 (24)