Publications by authors named "Huan-zhang Sao"

Objective: To evaluate the levels of angiotensin converting enzyme and C-reactive protein in the peripheral blood of mitral valve replacement preoperative patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).

Methods: 24 atrial fibrillation patients, who were hospitalized for mitral valve replacement surgery, as study group (AF group) and 23 sinus rhythm patients as control group (SR group) were included in this study. The angiotensin converting enzyme and C-reactive protein in peripheral blood were quantified and compared in an attempt to find out whether the significant difference existed between the AF and SR groups.

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