News tagged with troponin t

Exercise protects against heart failure even at advanced ages

(HealthDay)—Among older adults, physical activity may protect against heart failure, as indicated by lower levels of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and cardiac troponin T (cTnT), ...

Cardiology Nov 15, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Strategy appears to help rule-in, rule-out heart attack within one hour

A strategy using an algorithm that incorporates high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) values appears to be associated with ruling-out or ruling-in myocardial infarction (heart attack) within one hour in 77 percent ...

Cardiology Aug 13, 2012 | not rated yet | 0 |

Blood test identifies increased risk of death following noncardiac surgery

A simple blood test can help identify people who are at high risk of dying within the month after non-cardiac surgery, a study by McMaster University researchers has found.

Surgery Jun 05, 2012 | not rated yet | 0 |

Elevated protein levels in cardiac muscles could predict mortality following angioplasty

New research shows that elevated levels of cardiac troponin T (cTnT) or I (cTnI) in patients who had angioplasty indicate a higher risk of all-cause mortality and long-term adverse events such as heart attack. Routine monitoring ...

Cardiology May 13, 2011 | not rated yet | 0 |