Cardiac Troponin T and Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure Predict Cardiovascular and Mortality Risk in Kidney Transplant Candidates.

CONCLUSION: Elevated cTnT and RVSP were independently predictive of CV events and mortality in the cohort. Clinicians should consider the value of RVSP and cTnT as markers of CV risk in KTx evaluation.
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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - October 21, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Firth C, Kaur T, Chakkera H, Zhang N, Shamoun F, Steidley E, Heilman R, Keddis M, Lerma E Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research