Importance of persistent elevation of cardiac biomarkers in atrial fibrillation: a RE-LY substudy

Conclusions Persistent elevation of troponin and NT-proBNP indicates a worse prognosis than transient elevations or no elevations of either marker. Prognostication of stroke, death and thromboembolic events is improved by the use of repeated determinations of cardiac biomarkers. Trial registration number: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov, NCT00262600

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Source: Heart - July 3, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hijazi, Z., Oldgren, J., Andersson, U., Connolly, S. J., Ezekowitz, M. D., Hohnloser, S. H., Reilly, P. A., Siegbahn, A., Yusuf, S., Wallentin, L. Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Epidemiology Arrhythmias and sudden death Source Type: research