Urinary excretion of kynurenine and tryptophan, cardiovascular events, and mortality after elective coronary angiography

Conclusion
A novel urinary inflammation marker, KTR, is strongly associated with adverse prognosis in patients with suspected stable CAD. Underlying pathomechanisms should be further elucidated.

Source: European Heart Journal - September 7, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pedersen, E. R., Svingen, G. F. T., Schartum-Hansen, H., Ueland, P. M., Ebbing, M., Nordrehaug, J. E., Igland, J., Seifert, R., Nilsen, R. M., Nygard, O. Tags: Coronary artery disease Source Type: research