Procalcitonin as a biomarker for postoperative pneumonia: a study on dynamics following cardiopulmonary bypass in adults

Abstract Objective Postoperative pneumonia (POP) frequently complicates cardiac surgery that involves cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This study aimed to assess the diagnostic utility of procalcitonin (PCT) for identifying pneumonia after CPB-assisted cardiac surgery. Methods Patients diagnosed with P...

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Main Authors: Guang-Xu Mao, Li-Yun Wang, Wen-Sen Chen, Sheng Zhao, Yong-Feng Shao, Yu-Zhen Guan, Zhen Lu, Feng Zang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-025-04654-3
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