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MEDOP 230- Cardiology: Laboratory tests

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Cardiac enzymes   Blood test that measures levels of two enzymes released when myocardial cells die.   •Levels of CK-MB, a type of creatine kinase, begin to rise 2‒6 hours after MI.•Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels begin to rise 12 hours after MI.  
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C-reactive protein   Blood test that measures the level of inflammation in the body; presence of inflammation increases the risk of clots and myocardial infarction.    
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Homocysteine   Blood test that measures levels of the amino acid homocysteine; elevated levels increase the risk of arteriosclerosis, clots, heart attack, and stroke.    
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Lipid profile   Blood test that measures levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins (HDL, LDL, and VLDL).   •Normal blood cholesterol < 200 mg/dL •Normal blood triglycerides < 150 mg/dL  
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Troponin   Blood test that measures levels of two proteins released when myocardial cells die:   •Troponin I and troponin T are found only in myocardial cells. •Levels rise 4‒6 hours after MI and remain elevated for 1‒2 weeks.  
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