Prognostic Value of Very Low Plasma Concentrations of Troponin T in Patients With Stable Chronic Heart Failure

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Authors

Roberto Latini · New York Medical College

Serge Masson · Luigi Sacco Hospital

Inder S. Anand · Associazione Nazionale Medici Cardiologi Ospedalieri

Emil Missov · New York Medical College

Marjorie Carlson · University of Brescia

Tarcisio Vago · Veterans Health Administration

Laura Angelici

Abstract

In this large population of patients with HF, detectable cTnT predicts adverse outcomes in chronic HF. By the highly sensitive assay, troponin T retains a prognostic value at previously undetectable concentrations.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Heart Failure Treatment and Management Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

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Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 116, Issue 11, pp. 1242-1249

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.106.655076

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