Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2881343 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2008 7 Pages PDF
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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