[Effectiveness of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in the maintenance of sinus rythm after conversion of arterial fibrillation].

Unlabelled: This study aimed to prove that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) could improve sinus rhythm maintenance after electrical or chemical conversion of atrial fibrillation (AF).

Methods: A prospective study of 36 patients with lone AF which undertook chemical or electrical conversion was conducted. Group 1 included 20 patients treated exclusively with a class I C antiarrhythmic (Propafenone, 450 mg daily) and group 2 included 16 patients treated with antiarrhythmic plus ACEI pre- and after cardioversion.

Does treatment with ACE inhibitors prevent the long term recurrences of lone atrial fibrillation after cardioversion?

Unlabelled: This study aimed to prove that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) could improve sinus rhythm maintenance after conversion of atrial fibrillation (AF).

Methods And Results: A study of 36 patients with lone AF who undertook electrical conversion was conducted. Group 1 included 20 patients treated exclusively with a class I C antiarrhythmic (Propafenona, 450 mg daily) and group 2 included 16 patients treated with antiarrhythmic plus ACEI after cardioversion.