Association between high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I and fall-related hospitalisation in women aged over 70 years

Conclusion
Elevated level of hs-cTnI was associated with slower TUG performance and increased fall-related hospitalisation risk. This indicates subclinical level of hs-cTnI can identify clinically relevant falls, emphasising the need to consider cardiac health during fall assessment in women aged over 70 years.

Trial registration number
ACTRN12617000640303.

Source: Heart - December 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gebre, A. K., Sim, M., Dalla Via, J., Smith, C., Rodriguez, A. J., Hodgson, J. M., Bondonno, C. P., Lim, W., Byrnes, E., Thompson, P. R., Prince, R. L., Lewis, J. R. Tags: Cardiac risk factors and prevention Source Type: research