Cardiac Flashcards
1
Q
Troponin
A
Cardiac biomarker w/ high specificity to myocardial damage
- Elevates within 3-4 hrs, peaks @ 10 - 24 hrs, remains elevated for up to 3 wks
- Most sensitive indicator for MI
0 - 0.3 ng/mL
2
Q
B Type Naturetic Peptide (BNP)
A
(R. Atrium of the heart) Where there is fluid retention, the heart senses the need to pump harder to move the fluid forward = release of BNP
- Test for CHF
Normal: < 100
3
Q
Total Cholesterol
A
< 200
4
Q
HDL
A
> 55
5
Q
LDL
A
< 130
6
Q
Triglycerides
A
< 160
7
Q
D-dimer
A
Indicates a clot if value is high
< 500 ng/mL
8
Q
CRP
A
Indicates inflammation if value is high
< 1 mg/dL
