Key result
Elevated troponin T (>0.04 microg/L), present in 9.6% of patients with acute ischaemic stroke, was significantly associated with a poor short-term outcome.
Why the study?
Do electrocardiographic changes and elevated troponin T predict poor short-term outcomes in patients with acute ischaemic stroke?
Population
279 patients with acute ischaemic stroke
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
short-term
Authors
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ST depression and Q waves may signal coexisting coronary disease in acute stroke; leaves open whether troponin screening refines short-term prognosis.
Cohort (n=279)
Do electrocardiographic changes and elevated troponin T predict poor short-term outcomes in patients with acute ischaemic stroke?
In patients with acute ischaemic stroke, ischaemic-like ECG changes (ST depression and Q waves) correlate with elevated troponin T, which is a significant predictor of poor short-term clinical outcomes.
Fure et al. (2006) conducted a cohort in acute ischaemic stroke (n=279). Elevated troponin T and ECG changes was evaluated on Poor short-term outcome (modified Rankin scale >3). Elevated troponin T (>0.04 microg/L), present in 9.6% of patients with acute ischaemic stroke, was significantly associated with a poor short-term outcome.
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