On multivariate analysis, with the addition of baseline
hsCRP and change, change in TnI level remained an
independent predictor for all of the above mentioned
outcomes (each p < 0.003 except for CHD events [p ¼
0.02]). When baseline BNP and change were added to the
23 baseline risk factors, change in TnI level remained
significant for all endpoints (p < 0.008) except for CHD
events (p ¼ 0.05).