Troponin Elevation in Consecutive Patients With Hip Fracture

Troponin Elevation in Consecutive Patients With Hip Fracture

The aims of this study is to study the occurrence of the troponin elevations, ECG changes, and cardiac symptoms in unselected consecutive patients with hip fracture.

Followup will be carried out up to one year period.

Inclusion Criterion:

• Hip fracture diagnosed in Turku Univeristy Hospital between October 2009 and May 2010

Exclusion Criterion:

• Patient refusal