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Chronic Myocardial Injury and Risk for Stroke

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  Chronic myocardial injury, defined as persistent troponin levels >99th percentile values when measured with high-sensitivity assays (hs-cTn), is common. The association between chronic myocardial injury and stroke is unknown. This study aimed to investigate the association between chronic myocardial injury and stroke. METHODS From 2011 to 2014, we included patients with chest pain and high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T levels measured concurrently...