Close association between circulating high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I and metabolic syndrome in the general population

Individuals with metabolic syndrome reportedly have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, although the association between asymptomatic myocardial damage and metabolic syndrome has not been sufficiently investigated. The present study investigated possible associations between circulating cardiac troponin and metabolic syndrome or related factors. Subjects undergoing their annual health checkups were enrolled in the study (n = 1242)....