Troponin T, B-type natriuretic peptide, C-reactive protein, and cause-specific mortality

Conclusions: Greater levels of Hs-TnT, NT-proBNP and Hs-CRP are associated with increased risk of death, not just from CVD, but also from some noncardiovascular causes.

Source: Annals of Epidemiology - December 10, 2012 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Oludamilola W. Oluleye, Aaron R. Folsom, Vijay Nambi, Pamela L. Lutsey, Christie M. Ballantyne, ARIC Study Investigators Source Type: research