Demographic and clinical data for patients with persistent AF and paroxysmal AF
| Persistent AF (n = 29) | Paroxysmal AF (n = 30) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data are mean (SD) of number (%). | |||
| Age (years) | 68.17 (11.68) | 60.60 (12.91) | 0.022 |
| Hypertension | 22 (75.9%) | 11 (36.7%) | 0.009 |
| Biochemical analyses | |||
| Cholesterol (mmol/l) | 5.034 (0.89) | 4.82 (0.95) | 0.950 |
| Triglycerides (mmol/l) | 1.65 (0.91) | 1.44 (0.95) | 0.828 |
| LDL (mmol/l) | 2.93 (0.74) | 2.78 (2.17) | 0.736 |