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Cardiac Labs

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