Cardiac Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Troponin C binds to ?
A
Calcium
2
Q
Troponin T binds to ?
A
Tropomyisin
3
Q
troponin I: binds to ?
A
actin to hold the troponin-tropomyosin complex in place
4
Q
First cardiac enzyme to rise in ischemia ?
A
Myoglobulin
5
Q
Which cardiac marker is best to look for in REINFRACTION?
A
CK- MB - as it reduces in 2-3 days (troponin 2 remains hight for 10 days)
6
Q
Troponin T peaks at and falls at
A
Peaks in 12-24 hours
7
Q
What are the components of the thin films ?
A
Troponin T
Tropomyosin
Actin