International Journal of Cardiovascular ResearchISSN: 2324-8602

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Thomas DM Author

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Subjects of specialization
Cardiac biomarkers, Troponin

Affiliation
Cardiology Service, San Antonio Military Medical Center, 3551 Roger Brooke Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78234-6200, USA

Biography

Cardiology Service, San Antonio Military Medical Center, 3551 Roger Brooke Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78234-6200, USA  The association between elevated troponin levels after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery and short term all-cause mortality as well as major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) is well documented. 

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Research Article Open Access

The Ability of Elevated Troponin I Values following Cardiac Surgery to Predict 30-Day and Long Term MajorAdverse Cardiovascular Events: A Single Center Experience

Author(s):

Lee JS, Lochner K, II Evans MO, Olsen CH, Larson C, Rubal B, Conner WC, Slim AM and Thomas DM

Background: The association between elevated troponin levels after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery and short term all-cause mortality as well as major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) is well documented. However, there is paucity of data reported on long term outcomes. Methods: Baseline patient characteristics, perioperative characteristics, and cardiac biomarkers within 24 hours were evaluated prospectively in a consecutive cohort of 419 subjects who underwent cardiac surgery in a single center, from 1 July 2002 through 30March 2007. Death, myocardial infarction<... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8602.1000272

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