ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, vol.39, no.5, pp.519-524, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)
Background. Mitral stenosis (MS) is a common cause of atrial fibrillation (AF). Oxidative stress and inflammation factors were shown to be involved in atrial remodeling. The study aim was to compare the oxidative parameters and prolidase activity in severe MS patients with and without AF.