Journal of thoracic disease
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To evaluate the implications of elevated cardiac troponin (cTn) in patients presenting with pulmonary embolism (PE). ⋯ Elevated cTn is independent predictor of short and long-term mortality. The predictive power of cTn increases when combined with the clinical probability score. Further, larger prospective studies are needed to confirm the findings of the present study.
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Non-intubated video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (NIVATS) has been increasingly used in lobectomy, bullectomy, wedge resection, lung volume reduction, sympathectomy and talc pleurodesis, which may reduce postoperative complications. However, the benefits of non-intubated and intubated methods of VATS remain controversial. ⋯ NIVATS is a safe, efficient and feasible technique for thoracic surgery and may be a better alternative procedure owing to its advantage in reducing postoperative complications rate, hospital stay, and chest pain.