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Cardiac marker tests identify blood chemicals associated with myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack.
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How can pre-opt tests like EKG be valid if a patient is under a lot of stress?
The purpose of an EKG is to determine whether certain cardiac functions are normal, or if they will require support during the surgery. Stress is not an issue in these tests.
Why is cardiovascular important to a phlebotomist?
cardiac stress tests
Can you contract your smooth and cardiac muscles on purpose?
Smooth Muscles can, but Cardiac Muscles can not.
How are troponins I and T different?
cardiac troponin I tests measure only cardiac troponin; tests for cardiac troponin T may cross-react with troponin found in other muscles and give positive or increased results in the absence of heart damage.
Why can smooth muscles move on purpose but cardiac muscles can't?
Both smooth and cardiac muscles are involuntary. Skeletal is the one that can move "on purpose."
Why is timing important for tumor marker tests?
Each tumor marker has a unique life span in the blood. To monitor a treatment's success, enough time must have passed for the initial marker to be cleared from the blood. Tests done too soon may be falsely elevated.
What are some tests used to diagnose coronary artery disease?
electrocardiogram, stress tests, cardiac catheterization, imaging tests such as a chest x ray, blood tests
How much blood is needed for a tumor marker test?
Tumor marker tests usually require 5-10 mL of blood.
What are four cardiac diagnostic tests?
ekg, echo, ct, X-ray
What are the specific blood tests for colon cancer?
A CEA is a tumor marker for colon cancer
Which of the following diagnostic tests uses ultrasound waves to study cardiac function?
ekg
What color for cardiac enzyme blood draws?
what tests can be done with a green top tube
