Table 4.
Causes for detectable serum levels of troponins
Myocardial necrosis unequivocal | Myocardial necrosis possible | Myocardial necrosis unclear |
Myocardial infarction | Myocarditis | Renal failure |
Cardiac surgery | Heart failure | Chronic haemodialysis |
Coronary angioplasty | Rejection of heart transplant | Rhabdomyolysis (from connective-tissue |
Defibrillation | Cardiac contusion | diseases) |
Catheter ablation | Critically ill patients | |
Resuscitation |