Figure 1. Troponin T level (ng/ml) by cardioplegia type.
Change in Troponin T levels at baseline, peak and trough stratified by
cardioplegia type (del Nido Cardioplegia (DNC) and blood cardioplegia
(BC)). The estimated marginal means with 95% CI for baseline, peak and
trough troponins are depicted in the figure. Repeated measures analysis
was adjusted for age and Cross Clamp Time. Age: F = 0.39, P = 0.5; cross
clamp time: F = 10.8, P = 0.001; Cardioplegia Type: F = 14.3, P
< 0.001.
Figure 2. Graphical summary of Del Nido cardioplegia (DNC)
compared to blood cardioplegia (BC) in various categories of adult
cardiac surgery procedures. Both techniques had equivalent mortality and
major morbidity. DNC was associated with lower postoperative troponin
release (P<.001), lower duration of inotropic support (P=.02)
and shorter intensive care unit stay (P=.04)”.