Prognostic value of elevated high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T in patients admitted to an emergency department with atrial fibrillation

ConclusionElevated hsTnT levels are associated with higher mortality in patients with AF, and provide added prognostic information independent of major cardiovascular risk factors and clinical characteristics. Measurement of hsTnT should be considered for risk assessment in patients presenting to an emergency department with AF.Clinical trial registrationhttp://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT02542189.
Source: Europace - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research