Perindopril decreases P wave dispersion in patients with stage 1 hypertension


ÖZBEN SADIÇ B., Sumerkan M., Tanrikulu A. M., Papila-Topal N., FAK A. S., Toprak A.

JOURNAL OF THE RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN-ALDOSTERONE SYSTEM, cilt.10, sa.2, ss.85-90, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

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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.