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However, macrotroponin complexes, formed by antitroponin antibodies, can cause falsely elevated troponin levels, thereby complicating the diagnostic process and leading to unnecessary exercise restriction.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case summary<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 27-year-old professional cyclist presented with exercise intolerance following a viral illness. High-sensitivity troponin I was markedly elevated, while high-sensitivity troponin T remained normal. Major cardiac causes were excluded, raising suspicion for macrotroponin complexes. This was confirmed via polyethylene glycol (PEG) precipitation. The patient was cleared to return to his sports activities without the need for further monitoring.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In athletes, exercise-induced troponin release is common and may contribute to a higher prevalence of macrotroponin formation, which is an underrecognized cause of elevated troponin levels. 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