Elevated Troponin of Non-Coronary Etiology a Review
Marcelo Flavio Gomes Jardim Filho
Abstract:Elevated troponin levels are traditionally associated with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and are widely used as a specific marker for the diagnosis of ischemic myocardial injury. However, recent studies have shown that elevated troponin levels can occur in several non-coronary conditions, requiring a more careful diagnostic approach to avoid misinterpretations and inadequate management. This study aimed to perform a systematic review of the literature on the non-coronary causes of elevated troponin levels,… Show more
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