Perindopril decreases P wave dispersion in patients with stage 1 hypertension

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 f...

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Main Authors: Beste Ozben, Mutlu Sumerkan, Azra Meryem Tanrikulu, Nurdan Papila-Topal, Ali Serdar Fak, Ahmet Toprak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications 2009-06-01
Series:Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320309105199