Table 4

 Data for all 162 infants entered into backward multiple linear regression with cardiac troponin T as the dependent variable

Variable in multiple linear regressionPartial correlation coefficientp Value
*Variables found to be independently significantly related to cardiac troponin T concentration.
Gestation (weeks)0.050.52
Birth weight (g)0.060.49
Sex0.060.44
Age at time of sampling (hours)0.050.51
Apgar at 5 minutes−0.080.30
Cord pH0.030.69
Cord base excess0.080.32
Mode of delivery−0.030.76
Intrapartum cardiotocograph−0.020.84
Admission to neonatal unit−0.020.84
Need for respiratory support0.23*0.004
Use of inotropes0.45*0.0001