Heart damage markers predict death in sepsis patients up to a year later

Researchers found that a single early measurement of cardiac troponin T—a protein released when heart tissue is damaged—can identify sepsis patients at highest risk of death within 12 months. The finding could help hospitals prioritize intensive monitoring and interventions for the most vulnerable patients, potentially improving survival rates in a condition that kills thousands annually.

Originaltitel: First Sampled High-Sensitive Cardiac Troponin T is Associated With One-Year Mortality in Sepsis Patients and 30-to 365-Day Mortality in Sepsis Survivors