Utility of Biomarkers to Improve Prediction of Readmission or Mortality After Cardiac Surgery

BACKGROUND: Hospital readmission within 30 days is associated with higher risks of complications, death, and increased costs. Accurate statistical models to stratify the risk of 30-day readmission or death after cardiac surgery could help clinical teams focus care on those patients at highest risk. We hypothesized biomarkers could improve prediction for readmission or mortality. METHODS: Levels of ST2, galectin-3, N-terminal pro-brain …