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Table 4 Effect of the level of MMP9 in the constrictive pericardium on postoperative outcomes

From: Predictive value of matrix metalloprotease 9 on surgical outcomes after pericardiectomy

Groups

Postoperative complications

OR

95%CI

P value

MMP9-low group

1

–

–

MMP9-high group

27.096

1.166–629.886

0.040

  1. MMP9-low was defined as the level of MMP9 < 3.67 and MMP9-high was defined as MMP9 ≥ 3.67
  2. MMP, matrix metalloproteinase; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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