Improved Rate Control Reduces Cardiac Troponin T Levels in Permanent Atrial Fibrillation

ConclusionsElevated TnT was demonstrated in a large proportion of stable patients with permanent AF without ischemic heart disease. A moderate reduction of heart rate by the study drugs was associated with a significant reduction in levels of TnT.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - March 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sara R. Ulimoen, Steve Enger, Jon Norseth, Are H. Pripp, Michael Abdelnoor, Harald Arnesen, Knut Gjesdal, Arnljot Tveit Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research