Table 2 Circulating biomarkers of the study population with paroxysmal AF and healthy controls
| Variables | Paroxysmal AF patients (n = 80) | Healthy controls (n = 20) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| hs-CRP, mg/L | 2.2 (1.7–2.3) | 1.5 (0.6–1.6) | < 0.001 |
| sST2, ng/mL | 16.5 (14.1–18.5) | 13.6 (8.5–14.9) | 0.007 |
| TGF-β1, ng/mL | 12.9 (8.5–15.9) | 11.2 (8.3–13.6) | 0.480 |
| PIIINP, µg/L | 5.5 (3.4–9.9) | 4.0 (3.0-10.4) | 0.965 |