Left atrial function in patients with a high C-reactive protein level and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

60 subjects total: 20 consecutive patients with high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, 20 patients with high CRP levels without atrial fibrillation, and 20 normal subjects. Groups were matched for age and gender.

Patients with high CRP without atrial fibrillation, and normal subjects

Left atrial dimensions and function (including maximal and minimal volume, active emptying fraction, and reservoir fraction) measured by two-dimensional and pulsed Doppler echocardiographysurrogate