Troponin T is released into the blood in situations of myocardial damage. The detection of this protein is currently the cornerstone in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.1 However, it also rises in other acute and chronic situations and even in an apparently healthy population.2-4
TUSARC PROGNOSTIC: Prognostic value of high sensitivity troponin T assay in asymptomatic high cardiovascular risk patients
Troponin T is released into the blood in situations of myocardial damage. The detection of this protein is currently the cornerstone in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.1 However, it also rises in other acute and chronic situations and even in an apparently healthy population.2-4