Cardiac Markers Flashcards
1
Q
Creatine Kinase (CK)
A
found in cardiac and skeletal muscle and the brain. CK levels rise when damage. appearing 4 - 6 hours after ami. Peaking within 12 - 24 hours.
2
Q
CK-MB
A
Specific to cardiac muscle. Greater,than 5%,indicates MI.
3
Q
Troponins
A
Cardiac-specific proteins released during MI.
4
Q
Myoglobin
A
1St cardiac marker to be detected after MI.
5
Q
CK Normal Levels
A
Male: 12-80
Female:10-70
6
Q
CK Appearanve, Peak & Duration
A
Appears: 3-6 hrs.
Peak: 12-24
Duration: 24-48 hrs.
7
Q
CK-MB normal levels
A
0-3%
8
Q
CK-MB Appearance, Peak, Duration
A
Appearance: 4-8 hrs.
Peaks: 18-24 hrs.
Duration: 72 hrs.
9
Q
Troponin Normal Value
A
T- less than 0.2
I-less than 3.1
10
Q
Troponin Appearance, Peak, Duration
A
T-Appearance: 2-4 hrs Peak: 24-36 hrs Duration: 10-14 days. I- A: 2-4 hrs P: 24-36 hrs D: 7-10 hrs.
