Prolonged P wave dispersion in pre-diabetic patients.
Journal Title: Kardiologia Polska - Year 2011, Vol 69, Issue 6
Abstract
It is known that overt diabetes as well as chronic hyperglycaemia can lead to atrial fibrillation. A P wave dispersion (PWD) represents heterogeneity in atrial refractoriness.
Authors and Affiliations
Turgut Karabag, Mustafa Aydin, Sait M Dogan, Mehmet Ali Cetiner, M Rasit Sayin, Naile E Gudul, Emrah Kucuk
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