Cardiac

Question 1

Troponin I
Troponin T
What are the normal values?
What does the test indicate?

Answer 1

Troponin I: Negative <0.5, Intermediate 0.5-2.3, Pos >2.3
Troponin T: <0.1
Contractile proteins that are released after a MI. These markers are highly specific to cardiac tissue.

Question 2

CK-MB
What are the normal values?
What does the test indicate?

Answer 2

> 4%-6% are highly indicative of MI.

Cardiospecific isoenzyme that is released in the presence of myocardial tissue injury.

Question 3

Myoglobin
What are the normal values?
What does the test indicate?

Answer 3

Male: 15.2-91.2
Female: 11.1-57.5
Low molecular weight protein that is 99%-100% sensitive for myocardial injury.

Question 4

C-reactive Protein?
What are the normal values?
What does the test indicate?

Answer 4

Low: <1 mg/L
Moderate: 1-3 mg/L
High: >3 mg/L
A marker of inflammation that can predict risk of cardiac disease and events.

Question 5

Normal Value: Cholesterol

Answer 5

<200 mg/dL

Question 6

Normal Value: Triglycerides

Answer 6

<150 mg/dL

Question 7

Normal Value: HDL

Answer 7

Male: >40 mg/dL
Female: >50 mg/dL

Question 8

Normal Value: LDL

Answer 8

Recommended: <100mg/dL
Near Optimal: 100-129mg/dL
Moderate Risk: 130-159mg/dL
High Risk: >160mg/dL