Relationship between exercise-induced cardiac troponin elevations and occult coronary atherosclerosis in middle-aged athletes | JACC
Jun 16, 2025•9 min
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Episode description
In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a study showing that elevated cardiac troponin levels after intense exercise in middle-aged recreational athletes are common but not linked to hidden coronary artery disease. The findings raise important questions about the origin and significance of these elevations, highlighting the need for long-term follow-up.
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