Prognostic value of preoperative N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in non-cardiac surgery of elderly patients with normal left ventricular systolic function.

Journal: Geriatrics & gerontology international
Published Date: Sep 3, 2015

Abstract

AIM: We investigated the prognostic value of preoperative N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in non-cardiac surgery in elderly patients who showed normal left ventricular function on preoperative echocardiography.

Authors

  • In Jai Kim
    Department of Cardiology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
  • Jae Youn Moon
    Department of Cardiology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea. answod77@naver.com.
  • Eun-Jung Ko
    Department of Cardiology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
  • Yeong-Min Lim
    Department of Cardiology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
  • Sang Hoon Kim
    Department of Pediatrics, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
  • Woo-In Yang
    Department of Cardiology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
  • Jung-Hoon Sung
    Department of Cardiology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
  • Sang-Wook Lim
    Department of Cardiology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
  • Dong-Hun Cha
    Department of Cardiology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.

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