Table 3.
Neonatal variables versus cardiac troponin T results.
| Variables | Troponin (−) | Troponin (+) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prenatal steroids | 74% | 77% | P < 0.9 |
| Abnormal Doppler | 54% | 37% | P < 0.12 |
| EOT (delivery room) | 25% | 53% | P < 0.005 |
| DMH | 55% | 80% | P < 0.01 |
| Use of surfactant | 45% | 76% | P < 0.002 |
| Hypotension | 24% | 34% | P < 0.30 |
| PDA | 42% | 74% | P < 0.01 |
| Use of indomethacin | 34% | 60% | P < 0.01 |
| Use of dopamine | 24% | 52% | P < 0.004 |
| Use of dobutamine | 27% | 54% | P < 0.005 |
| Use of diuretics | 42% | 58% | P < 0.13 |
| Cardiac dysfunction | 15% | 40% | P < 0.03 |
| Cardiac overload | 28% | 47% | P < 0.05 |