-
Article
Open AccessUtility of heparin-binding protein following cardiothoracic surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass
Cardiothoracic surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) triggers an inflammatory state that may be difficult to differentiate from infection. Heparin-binding protein (HBP) is a candidate biomarker for sepsis...
-
Article
Open AccessReduced renal elimination of larger molecules is a strong predictor for mortality
Renal dysfunction is a major risk factor for premature death and has been studied extensively. A new renal syndrome, shrunken pore syndrome (SPS), confers higher mortality in all studied populations. SPS is a ...
-
Article
Open AccessCystatin C predicts long term mortality better than creatinine in a nationwide study of intensive care patients
Decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is linked to poor survival. The predictive value of creatinine estimated GFR (eGFR) and cystatin C eGFR in critically ill patients may differ substantially, but has b...
-
Article
Increased long-term mortality with plasma transfusion after coronary artery bypass surgery
Patients undergoing cardiac surgery often require transfusions of red blood cells, plasma and platelets. These components differ widely in both indications for use and composition. However, from a statistical ...
