CHEMISTRY OF CVD Flashcards

1
Q

the labs ability to evaluate myocardial injury is limited by the ability to detect biochemical markers of injury in the blood

A

myocardial injury

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2
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factors that influence diagnosis?

A

rapidity with which marker enters blood

how much the marker must enter the blood

sensitivity and specificity

thrombolytic therapy best sooner started

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3
Q

diffusion time is based on?

A

molecular size
ease of release from dead/damaged tissue
complexes

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4
Q

thrombolytic therapy must be given how many hours?

A

first 12 hours

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