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Long forms of cardiac troponin T are independent of kidney function and improve the diagnosis of myocardial infarction

Key takeaways

This study looked at a new heart test for people with kidney issues. It found the test works well even when kidney function is low. This shows a link, not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Tapio Hellman (University of Turku) · Konsta Teppo (University of Turku) · Anna Linko-Parvinen (University of Turku) · Hanna‐Mari Pallari (Turku University Hospital) · Helea Junes (University of Turku) · T. Tuominen (University of Turku) · Selma M Salonen (University of Turku) · Tuomas Paana (University of Turku) · Samuli Jaakkola (University of Turku) · Marjatta Strandberg (Turku University Hospital) · Tuija Vasankari (University of Turku) · Juhani K.E. Airaksinen (University of Turku)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-10-16
https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfag239