Troponin T, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide, and incidence of stroke: The atherosclerosis risk in communities study

Background and Purpose-Increased levels of plasma troponins and natriuretic peptides are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but only limited information exists on these biomarkers and stroke occurrence. In a prospective epidemiological study, we tested the hypothesis that high...

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Main Authors: Folsom, A., Nambi, V., Bell, E., Oluleye, O., Gottesman, R., Lutsey, P., Huxley, Rachel, Ballantyne, C.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/6170