| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2874539 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Elevated preoperative serum soluble RANKL level and soluble RANKL/osteoprotegerin ratio are independent predictors for POAF in patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery. These findings have important implications for identifying patients at higher risk of POAF who could be considered for prophylactic therapy.
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Authors
Hailong MD, PhD, Qing MD, Yanhu MD, Qingguo MD, PhD, Oluf Dimitri MD, PhD, Yijiang MD, PhD, Zhong MD, PhD, Dongjin MD, PhD,