P Wave Duration And Dispersion In Patients With Hyperthyroidism And The Short-term Effects Of Antithyroid Treatment

P Wave Duration And Dispersion In Patients With Hyperthyroidism And The Short-term Effects Of Antithyroid Treatment

Background: Prolonged P wave duration and P wave dispersion (PWD) have been associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF). Hyperthytodism is a frequent cause of atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods: Forty-two patients with newly diagnosed overt hyperthyroidism and 20 healthy people wer...

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Main Authors: Unal Guntekin, Yilmaz Gunes, Hakki Simsek, Mustafa Tuncer, Sevket Arslan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-09-01
Series:Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
Subjects:
Hyperthyroidism
P wave dispersion
atrial fibrillation
propylthiouracil
Online Access:http://www.ipej.org/0905/simsek.htm

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