scholarly journals Combined measurement of copeptin, high-sensitivity troponin T, and N-terminal proBNP improves the identification of patients at risk of cardiovascular death

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 68-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urban Alehagen ◽  
Ulf Dahlström ◽  
John Carstensen ◽  
Jens F. Rehfeld ◽  
Jens P. Goetze
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_G) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Gentile ◽  
Alberto Aimo ◽  
James Lj Jannuzzi ◽  
Mark Richards ◽  
Carolyn Sp Lam ◽  
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Abstract Aims Limited evidence exists on sex-related differences in clinical value of biomarkers in chronic heart failure (HF). We aimed to define plasma levels, determinants, and optimal prognostic cut-offs of soluble suppression of tumourigenesis-2 (sST2), high-sensitivity troponin T (hs-TnT), and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in female and male chronic HF patients. Methods and results Individual data of patients from the BIOS (Biomarkers In Heart Failure Outpatient Study) Consortium with sST2, hs-TnT, and NT-proBNP measured were analysed. The primary endpoint was a composite of 1-year cardiovascular death and HF hospitalization. The secondary endpoints were 5-year cardiovascular and all-cause death. The cohort included 4540 patients (age: 67 ± 12 years, LVEF 33 ± 13%, 1111 women, 25%). Women showed lower sST2 (24 vs. 27 ng/ml, P < 0.001) and hs-TnT level (15 vs. 20 ng/l, P < 0.001), and similar concentrations of NT-proBNP (1540 vs. 1505 ng/l, P = 0.408). Although the three biomarkers were confirmed as independent predictors of outcome in both sexes, the optimal prognostic cut-off was lower in women for sST2 (28 vs. 31 ng/ml) and hs-TnT (22 vs. 25 ng/l), while NT-proBNP cut-off was higher in women (2339 ng/l vs. 2145 ng/l). The use of sex-specific cut-offs improved risk prediction compared to the use of previously standardized prognostic cut-offs (Figure). Conclusions In patients with chronic HF, levels of sST2 and hs-TnT, but not of NT-proBNP are lower in women. Lower sST2 and hs-TnT and higher NT-proBNP cut-offs for risk stratification could be used in women.


Vascular ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 170853812098629
Author(s):  
Bálint Nagy ◽  
Elettra Engblom ◽  
Marijana Matas ◽  
Péter Maróti ◽  
Tamás Kőszegi ◽  
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Objectives Perioperative stress affects the outcome of carotid endarterectomy performed under regional anesthesia. Here we aimed to explore the temporal profile of the stress marker cortisol and its relationship to high-sensitivity troponin-T, matrix metalloproteinase-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, and S100B as an indicator of blood–brain barrier alteration in the systemic circulation. Methods Prospective part of the study: a total of 31 patients with significant carotid stenosis scheduled for carotid endarterectomy in regional anesthesia were enrolled. Follow-up part of the study and retrospective analysis of the outcome: each patient was followed up to five years and morbidity as well as mortality data were collected from an electronic database. Blood samples from each patient were serially taken; prior to surgery (T1), at the time of reperfusion (T2), 24 h (T3) and 72 h later postoperatively (T4), then the plasma concentration of each biomarker was measured. Besides, the clinical and surgical factors and perioperative adverse events were recorded. Results More positive correlations were found between: the early change of S100B (T2–T1) and late change in plasma cortisol level (T4–T3) (r = 0.403; p < 0.05); the early change of cortisol (T2–T1) and the early postoperative change of plasma matrix metalloproteinase-9 level (T3–T2) (r = 0.432; p = 0.01); the plasma concentration of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 at 24 postoperative hours and the late change in plasma high-sensitivity troponin-T level (T4–T3) (r = 0.705; p < 0.001). Five patients needed an intraoperative shunt in whom the high-sensitivity troponin-T was elevated even prior to surgery, but definitive stroke never occurred. Plasma matrix metalloproteinase-9 concentration at reperfusion independently predicted the five-year mortality with a cut-off value of 456 ng/ml (sensitivity: 86%, specificity: 84%, area 0.887, p = 0.002). Conclusions A higher intraoperative change in S100B level reflecting carotid endarterectomy induced acute silent brain ischemia was associated with more pronounced post-operative change of cortisol. An early elevation of cortisol was found to be associated with a delayed increase of matrix metalloproteinase-9. Importantly, an increased high-sensitivity troponin-T even prior to carotid endarterectomy may predict clamp intolerance, and elevated matrix metalloproteinase-9 at reperfusion suggests a poor outcome.


Author(s):  
Cristina Murcia-Gubianas ◽  
Juan Carlos Yébenes ◽  
Maria Buxó ◽  
Josep-Maria Sirvent ◽  
Elisabeth Pinart

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 1323-1331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anja Kaeberich ◽  
Valerie Seeber ◽  
David Jiménez ◽  
Maciej Kostrubiec ◽  
Claudia Dellas ◽  
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High-sensitivity troponin T (hsTnT) helps in identifying pulmonary embolism patients at low risk of an adverse outcome. In 682 normotensive pulmonary embolism patients we investigate whether an optimised hsTnT cut-off value and adjustment for age improve the identification of patients at elevated risk.Overall, 25 (3.7%) patients had an adverse 30-day outcome. The established hsTnT cut-off value of 14 pg·mL−1 retained its high prognostic value (OR (95% CI) 16.64 (2.24–123.74); p=0.006) compared with the cut-off value of 33 pg·mL−1 calculated by receiver operating characteristic analysis (7.14 (2.64–19.26); p<0.001). In elderly (aged ≥75 years) patients, an age-optimised hsTnT cut-off value of 45 pg·mL−1 but not the established cut-off value of 14 pg·mL−1 predicted an adverse outcome. An age-adjusted hsTnT cut-off value (≥14 pg·mL−1 for patients aged <75 years and ≥45 pg·mL−1 for patients aged ≥75 years) provided additive and independent prognostic information on top of the simplified pulmonary embolism severity index (sPESI) and echocardiography (OR 4.56 (1.30–16.01); p=0.018, C-index=0.77). A three-step approach based on the sPESI, hsTnT and echocardiography identified 16.6% of all patients as being at higher risk (12.4% adverse outcome).Risk assessment of normotensive pulmonary embolism patients was improved by the introduction of an age-adjusted hsTnT cut-off value. A three-step approach helped identify patients at higher risk of an adverse outcome who might benefit from advanced therapy.


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