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
2
Q
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
3
Q
diffusion time is based on?
A
molecular size
ease of release from dead/damaged tissue
complexes
4
Q
thrombolytic therapy must be given how many hours?
A
first 12 hours
