Abstract
Objective: The aim was to assess serial measurements of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTNT) post-exercise in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods: Twelve patients with positive coronary angiograms (CAD positives) and 12 controls performed an exercise stress test. Results: CAD positive had higher baseline and peak concentrations of hs-cTNT than controls. Significant increases in hs-cTNT were seen in both groups after exercise. In two-third of patients the peak in hs-cTNT was above the 99th percentile. Conclusion: hs-cTNT is higher in patients with stable coronary disease than in controls and exceeds the diagnostic cut-off value for myocardial infarction in a majority of patients with CAD after exercise.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Biomarkers |
Vol/bind | 18 |
Udgave nummer | 4 |
Sider (fra-til) | 304-9 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 1354-750X |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2013 |