Troponin T and Cardiac MRI in Acute Myocarditis
Author Information
Author(s): Lydell Carmen P, Vermes Emmanuelle, Childs Helene C, Carbone Iacopo, Aljizeeri Ahmed, Friedrich Matthias G, Merchant Naeem
Primary Institution: Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
Hypothesis
What is the relationship between troponin T levels and cardiac MRI features in acute myocarditis?
Conclusion
Troponin-T concentrations correlate strongly with late gadolinium enhancement in acute myocarditis, indicating irreversible myocardial injury.
Supporting Evidence
- Troponin-T levels were measured in patients diagnosed with acute myocarditis.
- A linear increase in LGE volume was observed with increasing troponin-T concentration.
- No correlation was found between troponin levels and T2 signal intensity ratio.
Takeaway
This study found that higher troponin T levels in patients with acute myocarditis are linked to more damage seen on heart scans.
Methodology
Thirty-one patients with acute myocarditis were evaluated using cardiac MRI and their troponin-T levels were measured.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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