High-sensitive cardiac troponin T measurements in prediction of non-cardiac complications after major abdominal surgery† P.G. Noordzij, O. van Geffen, I.M. Dijkstra, D. Boerma, A.J. Meinders, T.C.D. Rettig, F.D. Eefting, D. van Loon, E.M.W. van de Garde, E.P.A. van Dongen British Journal of Anaesthesia Volume 114, Issue 6, Pages 909-918 (June 2015) DOI: 10.1093/bja/aev027 Copyright © 2015 The Author(s) Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Differences in median preoperative cardiac troponin T (cTnT) concentrations according to age (in years), renal function and physical status. eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate (in millilitres per minute per 1.73 m2). *P<0.001. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2015 114, 909-918DOI: (10.1093/bja/aev027) Copyright © 2015 The Author(s) Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Association between postoperative myocardial injury and non-cardiac complications for peak concentration (a), absolute increase (b), and relative increase (c) of cardiac troponin T (cTnT). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2015 114, 909-918DOI: (10.1093/bja/aev027) Copyright © 2015 The Author(s) Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Incidences of 30 day complications in patients with and without a cTnT increase ≥100%. cTnT, cardiac troponin T. *P<0.05, **P<0.001. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2015 114, 909-918DOI: (10.1093/bja/aev027) Copyright © 2015 The Author(s) Terms and Conditions
Fig 4 Length of hospital stay for patients with and without a cTnT increase ≥100% before any event. cTnT, cardiac troponin T. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2015 114, 909-918DOI: (10.1093/bja/aev027) Copyright © 2015 The Author(s) Terms and Conditions