After lung resection, troponin elevation may be regulated by mechanisms other than myocardial ischemia. Perioperative natriuretic peptides measurement may help identify changes in ventricular function during thoracic surgery. Integrating both cardiac biomarkers may improve the predictive value for cardiovascular complications after lung resection.
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NT-proBNP perioperative changes
Timeframe: Change from baseline NT-proBNP at two-days after surgery
TnI perioperative changes
Timeframe: Change from baseline TnI at two-days after surgery
Major cardiovascular complications
Timeframe: 30-days after surgery