Cardiac biomarkers Flashcards
1
Q
what are troponin I and troponin ii
A
structural cardiac muscle proteins
2
Q
when are troponin I and II released
A
during myocyte damage and necrosis
3
Q
elevated troponin concentrations are seen in other acute conditions
A
pulmonary embolus
septic shock
acute pulmonary oedema
4
Q
when is BNP raised
A
in conditions associated with LV dysfunction
5
Q
what can you use BNP for
A
aiding the diagnosis and assessing the prognosis and response to therapy in HF
