[A high troponin value: about a favourable evolution case]

Pathol Biol (Paris). 2007 Jul;55(6):292-4. doi: 10.1016/j.patbio.2006.10.001. Epub 2006 Nov 14.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Cardiac troponin I (TnIC) is a sensitive and specific marker for myocardial injuries. A part from its diagnosis character, troponin is a major element for mid term prognosis with regard to occurred cardiovascular events. We are reporting the case of a 56-year-old man admitted to hospital for an inaugural myocardial infarction with positive evolution despite a very high level of troponin (1200 ng/ml) in post re-vascularisation. The context of moderate risk factors and the early re-vascularisation probably contributed to a favourable evolution of the patient. A very high troponin value seems to be more in favour of an effective re-perfusion rather than a mid term prognosis factor in this case.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers
  • Evolution, Molecular*
  • Heart / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Troponin / blood*
  • Wounds and Injuries / blood

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Troponin