Demographic and clinical data of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and controls
| AF group (n = 59) | Control group (n = 45) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data are mean (SD) or number (%). | |||
| LDL, low density lipoprotein. | |||
| Age (years) | 64.28 (12.69) | 64.25 (12.95) | |
| Patients treated for hypertension | 33 (55%) | 5 (11%) | |
| Biochemical analyses | |||
| Cholesterol (mmol/l) | 5.034 (0.89) | 5.043 (1.33) | 0.966 |
| Triglycerides (mmol/l) | 1.65 (0.91) | 1.43 (0.76) | 0.207 |
| LDL (mmol/l) | 2.93 (0.74) | 3.28 (1.73) | 0.890 |