Assessment of atrial electromechanical delay and P wave dispersion in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

CONCLUSION: Both P wave dispersion and AEMD parameters were significantly longer in COPD patients without any established structural or functional cardiac abnormalities, indicating an increased tendency for AF development, beginning from the initial stages of the disease.
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Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi - March 31, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cimci M, Borekci S, Kilickiran Avci B, Hysi E, Ongen HG, Karadag B, Ozden Tok O, Durmaz E, Karpuz H Tags: Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars Source Type: research