No association between troponin and COPD without cardiovascular influence: findings from a population-based cohort (SCAPIS) - PubMed
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- Elevated troponin I (TnI) in COPD patients without cardiovascular disease previously suggested non-ischemic mechanisms.
- Study of 22,526 individuals without known CVD or significant coronary artery calcification found no association between TnI and COPD.
- No significant link between TnI and forced expiratory volume in 1 s/forced vital capacity ratio was observed.
- Median TnI levels were identical (2.2 ng/L) in both obstructive and non-obstructive groups.
- Findings indicate that TnI elevations in stable, mild to moderate COPD should lead to cardiovascular evaluation, not attribution to pulmonary disease alone.