Serum troponins are commonly elevated in acute exacerbations of COPD and appear to reflect exacerbation severity rather than acute coronary syndrome.
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May indicate greater severity in COPD exacerbations; leaves open whether troponin testing informs management.
Harvey et al. (2004) studied this question.
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