In Cox-regression analyses, greater NT-proBNP concentration was associated with greater odds for death within 90-days after the surgery in univariate analysis (HR = 3.085, 95%CI [1.385–6.874], p = 0.006) and adjusting for patient age, gender, history of cardiovascular disease and histological diagnosis (HR = 2.722, 95%CI [1.008–7.346, p = 0.048). The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is cardiovascular disorder.