Plasma oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers are associated with the sizes of the left atrium and pulmonary vein in atrial fibrillation patients

ConclusionsOxidative stress, inflammatory biomarkers and the sizes of the LA and PVs were significantly increased in AF patients. Hs‐CRP, ox‐LDL, RSPV CsA, LIPV CsA and LAV were associated with AF persistence.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - December 31, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jin ‐yi Li, Yan He, Hong‐hong Ke, Yu Jin, Zhi‐yuan Jiang, Guo‐qiang Zhong Tags: CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research