European Heart Journal Open
Nerve injury marker linked to death in community-living 75-year-olds
Each doubling of the marker’s blood level was linked to higher mortality, with an adjusted hazard ratio—a relative-risk measure—of 1.91.Each doubling of the marker’s blood level was linked to higher mortality, with an adjusted hazard ratio—a relative-risk measure—of 1.91.
Cohort · 806 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied806 community-dwelling 75-year-olds, median 10 years
What changedDeath from any cause was more likely with higher NFL: adjusted hazard ratio 1.91 per doubling
The catchBrain imaging was omitted, limiting identification of the pathology underlying elevated NFL