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Number of patients with elevated serum troponin T and/or NT-proBNP for patients who were tested at all timepoints
| Baseline | Week 2 | Pre-surgery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troponin T | (n = 172) | (n = 172) | (n = 172) |
| Elevated TnT, n (%) | 1 (0.6) | 1 (0.6) | 5 (2.9) |
| NT-proBNP | (n = 173) | (n = 173) | (n = 173) |
| Elevated NT-proBNP, n (%) | 25 (14.5) | 10 (5.8) | 21 (12.1) |
TnT troponin T, NT-proBNP amino-terminal fragment of brain natriuretic peptide
