November 6, 2013Coronary Artery Disease
Prevalence and significance of detectable troponins as measured by highly sensitive assays in the general population
Key result
Highly sensitive cardiac troponin assays are powerful prognostic biomarkers in the general population, correlating strongly with future heart failure risk, cardiovascular death, and subclinical heart disease.
Why the study?
Do highly sensitive cardiac troponin assays predict cardiovascular risk in the general population?
Population
General population
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Troponin levels may enhance CV risk prediction in general populations; leaves open whether screening alters management or outcomes.
Structured PICO
Do highly sensitive cardiac troponin assays predict cardiovascular risk in the general population?
P
Population
General population
E
Exposure
Highly sensitive cardiac troponin assays
O
Outcome
Risk assessment for future heart failure and cardiovascular deathsurrogate
Highly sensitive cardiac troponin assays are powerful prognostic biomarkers for predicting heart failure and cardiovascular death in the general population.
Cite This Study
Lemos et al. (2013) conducted a review in General population. Highly sensitive cardiac troponin assays was evaluated. Highly sensitive cardiac troponin assays are powerful prognostic biomarkers in the general population, correlating strongly with future heart failure risk, cardiovascular death, and subclinical heart disease.