A Combination of N-Terminal proB-Type Natriuretic Peptide and Myoglobin Can Predict Severe Complications After Major Non-Cardiac Surgery in Elderly Patients: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study

Background: Previous studies have demonstrated that serum N-terminal proB-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) was a predictor of adverse cardiovascular outcomes after surgery. We performed a prospective study to evaluate if NT-proBNP could be a sensitive marker of overall postoperative outcomes in...

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Main Authors: Yi Zhao, Xuechao Hao, Yihao Zhu, Mingkai Chen, Mengchan Ou, Tao Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.679260/full