| Use of Serum Markers |
| CK and CK-MB |
| CK and CK-MB Timeframe |
| Troponin |
| Troponin Timeframe |
| Troponin as a Prognostic Indicator |
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Use of Serum Markers
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| When a myocardial cell is injured, there is breakdown of membrane integrity, which leads to the release of specific proteins into the circulation. Serum markers of myocardial injury have been evaluated to improve accuracy of diagnosing acute coronary syndrome in the emergency room. Injured myocardial cells will release substances into the circulation. |
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