Determinants of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T during acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A prospective cohort study

A high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) concentration above the 99th percentile (i.e. 14 ng/L) is common during Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD) and associated with increased mortality. The objective of the study was to identify factors associated with hs-cTnT levels during AECOPD.PD) and associated with increased mortality.