He L, et al. - Among patients with acute ischemic stroke, researchers explored the link between serum high sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTnT) and prognosis. For this investigation, 516 patients with acute ischemic stroke had a comprehensive clinical investigation and serum hs-cTnT activity test. The present data indicated that there was an independent correlation between higher levels of serum hs-cTnT and increased risk of death or major disability following stroke. Results of this study suggested that serum hs-cTnT might be able to predict poor outcomes in ischemic stroke.