Publications by authors named "Sangeetha Jayprakash"
J Assoc Physicians India
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major health issue linked to high mortality rates globally and is often accompanied by myocardial injury indicated by cardiac troponin T (cTnT) levels.
- A study of 85 COPD patients evaluated the relationship between elevated cTnT and respiratory health, revealing that 43.53% had elevated levels, with a significant correlation between high cTnT and the need for assisted ventilation.
- The findings suggest that higher cTnT levels are associated with more severe cases of COPD exacerbation, characterized by lower oxygen saturation and higher carbon dioxide levels, pointing to the prognostic importance of cTnT in managing COPD flare-ups.
