Cardiology Research, ISSN 1923-2829 print, 1923-2837 online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 4, Number 4-5, October 2013, pages 135-138


Predictors of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation Using Mode Switch Quantification

Tables

Table 1. Patient Demographics
 
Patient Demographics
GenderMale: 17/21 (80.9%)
Female: 4/21 (19.0%)
Age72 ± 14 years
Average Follow-up29.1 ± 22 months
Dyslipidemia59.0% (12/21)
Family history of CAD36.1% (8/21)
Hypertension78.0% (17/21)
Diabetes mellitus14.2% (3/21)

 

Table 2. Variables Independently Associated With Mode Switch Events
 
Diabetic patients3.7 mode switches per follow-up month ± 5.3P-value = 0.02
Non-diabetic patients0.98 mode switches per follow-up month ± 2.02
Patients on digoxin3.1 mode switches per follow-up month ± 4.3P-value = 0.02
Patients not on digoxin0.73 mode switches per follow-up month ± 1.9