Characteristics of the studied group
| Parameter | AH (n = 61) | Patients without AH (n = 27) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 69 ± 10.7 | 40 ± 18.9 | < 0.0001 |
| Males, n (%) | 44 (72%) | 17 (63%) | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.4 ± 3.8 | 24.5 ± 4.0 | < 0.0001 |
| DM type 2, n (%) | 16 (26%) | 0 | 0.002 |
| HR (bpm) | 71.1 ± 18.8 | 70 ± 11.8 | NS |
| Sinus rhythm, n (%) | 49 (80%) | 27 (100%) | 0.0301 |
| AF, n (%) | 12 (20%) | 0 (0%) | NS |
| LV EF (%) | 50 ± 11 | 59 ± 15 | 0.0022 |
| LVMI (g/m2) | 158 ± 29.1 | 101 ± 43.3 | < 0.0001 |
| LA (mm) | 45 ± 6.7 | 31 ± 7.1 | < 0.0001 |
BMI: body mass index; DM: diabetes mellitus; NS: none significant, P ≥ 0.05