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Cardiac Labs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| INR | 2-3 is therapeutic rate when on Coumadin |
| C Reactive Protein (CRP) | Protein produced by liver during periods of acute inflammation. Considered risk factor for CAD |
| Homocysteine | Predictor Lab used for patients with a family history of cardiac events. An amino acid produced during protein metabolism |
| Homocysteine treatment | Folic Acid, Vitamin B6 & 12 |
| B Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) | Used to Diagnose CHF. When preload (volume) is high it's a natural diuretic to kidneys. Normal is <100 |
| Cholesterol Level | <200 |
| HDL male | >40 |
| HDL female | >50 |
| LDL level | <100 |
| Triglycerides | <150, NPO 8-12 hours |
| Lipoprotein (a) | <130 |
| Creatinine Kinase cardiac (CKMB) | begins to rise 6 hours after onset Peaks in 18 hours Returns to baseline 24-36 hours later |
| Troponin (i) | Begins to rise in 4-6 hours after onset Peaks in 10-24 hours Can still be detected 10-14 days after event |
| Neutropenia | <1000 neutrophil count |
| Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia | WBC >100,000 |
| Ejection Fraction | 55-75% |