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CMC Cardiac Medicine Certification

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The nurse receives the blood test reports for a patient who was admitted to hospital with complaints of chest pain. The report shows an elevated level of Troponin I. What does this test signify in this patient?

Damage to myocardium
Damage to intercostal muscles
Liver damage
None

Explanation

Answer- A - Cardiac enzymes get elevated in conditions of damage to myocardium. Troponin I is one of the important cardiac enzyme used to assess the damage to myocardium. Other enzymes used for assessment of myocardial damage are troponin T and CKMB.

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