High-sensitivity cardiac troponin T, left-ventricular function and outcome in non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome

Conclusions Hs-cTnT levels provide incremental prognostic value independent of the LVEF in patients with NSTE-ACS. Hs-cTnT is particularly predictive for MACE in patients with severely depressed LVEF but also in those with a normal LVEF. Accordingly, a normal LVEF should not be used as an argument not to target patients to thorough work-up.
Source: American Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research