Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2881343 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Moderate elevations in troponin are common after cardiac operations; troponin is a well-described predictor of outcomes. Troponin levels exceeding 0.8 μg/L are associated with increased MACE in patients without a history of preoperative myocardial infarction within 30 days of operation.
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Authors
Nahum MD, Abdullah A. MD, Steve K. MD, Jeri Y. MS, George T. MD, Bernard S. MD, Gideon N. MD, PhD, Fuad MD, Stephen E. MD,