Adjusted for baseline high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT), baseline SBP, age, body mass index, sex, race, smoking status, diabetes status, baseline lipids, use of lipid-lowering medication, and use of blood pressure medication. Similar results were seen with the excluded adjustment for blood pressure medication use. Change in systolic blood pressure (SBP) definitions. SBP increased: Baseline SBP at optimal (SBP < 120 mm Hg) or intermediate (SBP 120–139 mm Hg), increased to intermediate or elevated (SBP ≥ 140 mm Hg) at follow-up after 2–3 years; SBP stable: Baseline and follow-up SBP remained in the same group; SBP decreased: Baseline SBP at intermediate or elevated, decreased to optimal or intermediate at a follow-up after 2–3 years. Change in hs-cTnT definitions. Increased hs-cTnT: Baseline hs-cTnT at undetectable (<5 ng/l) or detectable (5–14 ng/l), increased to detectable or elevated (≥14 ng/l) at second troponin follow-up (2–3 years later); stable hs-cTnT: Baseline and follow-up. hs-cTnT remained in the same group; decreased hs-cTnT: Baseline hs-cTnT at detectable or elevated, decreased to undetectable or detectable at second troponin follow-up.

^ǂP < 0.05.