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Perindopril decreases P wave dispersion in patients with stage 1 hypertension.
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PMID:  19502255     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
INTRODUCTION: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors prevent atrial fibrillation episodes by effective control of blood pressure and improving electrical and structural remodelling in the atria. Increased P wave dispersion (PWD) is a non-invasive electrocardiographic marker for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of perindopril treatment on PWD in hypertensive patients. METHODS: Forty-eight hypertensive patients (mean age 57.4+/-11.8 years, 18 men) were included. Blood pressure values were determined and 12-lead electrocardiograms were recorded at the beginning and at the first week, first month, third month and sixth month of the perindopril treatment.The difference between maximum and minimum P wave durations was calculated as PWD. RESULTS: PWDs were significantly shortened at the first, third and sixth months (41.7+/-8.8 ms, 39.1+/-6.9 ms and 38.3+/-7.1 ms, respectively) compared with baseline and first-week measurements (54.3+/-9.2 ms and 49.0+/-9.1 ms, respectively, p<0.001). Baseline PWD was correlated with body mass index (r=0.32, p=0.026), while PWD at the sixth month of treatment was significantly correlated with left atrial volume index (r=0.30, p=0.042). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that PWD at the sixth month was related to baseline PWD (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: Perindopril treatment significantly reduced PWD in hypertensive patients.
Authors:
Beste Ozben; Mutlu Sumerkan; Azra Meryem Tanrikulu; Nurdan Papila-Topal; Ali Serdar Fak; Ahmet Toprak
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system : JRAAS     Volume:  10     ISSN:  1470-3203     ISO Abbreviation:  J Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone Syst     Publication Date:  2009 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-06-08     Completed Date:  2009-08-27     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100971636     Medline TA:  J Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone Syst     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  85-90     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey. bestes@doctor.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
Atrial Fibrillation / drug therapy,  physiopathology
Echocardiography / drug effects
Humans
Hypertension / drug therapy*,  physiopathology
Male
Middle Aged
Perindopril / therapeutic use*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; 82834-16-0/Perindopril

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