In-treatment reduced left atrial diameter during antihypertensive treatment is associated with reduced new-onset atrial fibrillation in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy: The LIFE Study

Kristian Wachtell, Eva Gerdts, Gerard P Aurigemma, Kurt Boman, Björn Dahlöf, Markku S Nieminen, Michael Hecht Olsen, Peter M Okin, Vittorio Palmieri, Jens E Rokkedal, Richard B Devereux

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Abstract

It is unclear whether improvement of left atrial (LA) and ventricular (LV) structure results in reduction in new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim of the present study was to examine whether changes in-treatment LA diameter were related to changes in risk of new-onset AF.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftBlood Pressure
Vol/bind19
Udgave nummer3
Sider (fra-til)169-75
Antal sider7
ISSN0803-7051
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 1 jun. 2010

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