Cardiac Biomarkers
Cardiac markers are biomarkers which are used to measure the evaluate heart function. These are often discussed in the context of myocardial infarction but other some conditions can lead to elevation in cardiac marker level. Most of the early markers are identified as enzymes so as a result the term Cardiac Enzymes are also used sometimes. Measuring cardiac biomarkers can be a step towards making a diagnosis for a condition whereas cardiac imaging often confirms a diagnosis, simpler and less expensive cardiac biomarker measurements can be done when a physician advise whether more complicated or invasive procedures are warranted. In many cases doctors advertise biomarker measurements an initial testing strategy for patients especially with low risk of cardiac death.
- Myoglobin
- Troponin
- Creatine kinase
- Lactate dehydrogenase