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The Role of Procalcitonin and N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Predicting Outcome after Cardiac Surgery

Determine the thresholds of procalcitonin (PCT) and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (Nt-pro-BNP) associated with poor prognosis after heart surgery with CPB.