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)”.