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Cardiac Markers

What is it?

Cardiac markers are blood tests that tell on your own heart. The markers could contain enzymes (n-zimes), isoenzymes, isoforms and muscle tissues. Enzymes are proteins within your body which speed biologic and chemical reactions. Isoforms and isoenzymes are linked to enzymes. Muscle tissues comprise myoglobin (mi-o-glo-bun) and troponin (tro-poh-nin). Whenever you have damage to a own heart proteins and these enzymes get into the blood stream. An increase of those center markers is one manner whether you experienced a heart attack your caregivers tell.

Why do I need it?

If you have chest pain, your physician may order those tests. The consequences of the tests can help whether the pain is caused by a heart attack, caregivers tell. Each cardiac enzyme, isoenzyme, isoformmuscle protein has a period when it will rise above normal. They also have specific times once they come back to usual and reach their greatest point. The design of these changes helps doctors learn when you had a heart attack. This pattern helps them find out how much of this center has been damaged.

How do I get ready for the test?

Your physician will tell you when to have your blood test done. The blood test could be done before or after eating.

How is the specimen collected?

A caregiver will put a wide rubber strap around your arm and tighten it. Your skin will be washed with alcohol. A small needle attached to a special test tube will probably be put to a vein in your arm or hand. The tube has suction to pull the blood. After the tube is full, the rubber strap, needle and tube are removed. The caregiver will press a piece of cotton where the needle has been removed. Tape may then be put over the cotton on your arm.

How can I do after the test?

You will remove the tape and cotton in about 20 to half an hour. Your physician will explain what your test results mean that you. Follow the instructions of your physician.

Care Agreement

You have the right to help plan your attention. To help with this plan, you need to learn about your laboratory tests. You can then go over the outcome. Assist them to decide what care can be applied to take care of you. You have the right.

Further info

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