Why the study?
Recent studies suggest exercise-induced increases in hs-cTn values may not always be physiological and could represent an early cardiovascular risk marker.
Does strenuous and prolonged exercise cause physiological or pathological increases in high-sensitivity cardiac troponin levels in healthy adults?
Design
Review
Key result
Strenuous prolonged exercise frequently induces increases in high-sensitivity cardiac troponin values, which may sometimes serve as an early cardiovascular risk marker.
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May warrant caution in troponin interpretation among athletes; leaves open whether elevations predict events or reflect adaptation.
Does strenuous and prolonged exercise cause physiological or pathological increases in high-sensitivity cardiac troponin levels in healthy adults?
This review highlights that elevated high-sensitivity cardiac troponin following strenuous exercise may serve as an early marker of cardiovascular risk rather than a purely benign physiological response.
Perrone et al. (2020) conducted a review in Strenuous physical exercise. Strenuous physical exercise was evaluated on High-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) levels. Strenuous prolonged exercise frequently induces increases in high-sensitivity cardiac troponin values, which may sometimes serve as an early cardiovascular risk marker.