title: N-terminal ProBNP levels can predict cardiac failure after cardiac surgery.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the preoperative N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level and the need for the inotropic support in the early postoperative period of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The patients were divided into 2 groups: NT-proBNP level<220 pg/ml (group A, n=26) or >220 pg/ml (group B, n=26). The normal value for NT-proBNP level was accepted as <220 pg/ml. The cardiac output was measured on arrival in intensive care and at the 16th hour. The groups were compared with respect to early postoperative hemodynamic measurements, urinary output, use of inotropic agents and requirement for additional cardiac-assist devices. Left ventricular ejection fraction, cardiac output and cardiac index were lower in group B and inotropic agents were used for a longer period of time and at higher doses in this group (p<0.05).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Measurement of the NT-proBNP level in the period before cardiac surgery can indicate the postoperative prognosis of the patient and may be a predictor of the need for postoperative inotropic treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cerrahoglu
authors.forename: Ihsan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Iskesen
authors.forename: Cetin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tekin
authors.forename: Ece
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Onur
authors.forename: Funda
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Yildirim
authors.forename: B Hayrettin
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Sirin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002303:Cardiac Output, Low / Q000097:blood* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020097:Natriuretic Peptide, Brain / Q000097:blood*; D010446:Peptide Fragments / Q000097:blood*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011379:Prognosis; D013318:Stroke Volume / Q000502:physiology; D018487:Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / Q000097:blood* / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D010446:Peptide Fragments; C109794:pro-brain natriuretic peptide (1-76); D020097:Natriuretic Peptide, Brain