Cardiac Disorders Flashcards
diagnostic studies for cardiac disorders
cardiac biomarkers
what are some cardiac biomarkers
troponin
what are the different types of troponin
troponin T (cTnT); troponin I (cTnI)
when are the properties of troponin
rises within 4-6 hours; peaks 10-24 hours; detected for up to 10-14 days
what is MONA and what is it used for?
morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin; ways to treat chest pain
what kind of lab blood work can be done to detect cardiac disorders?
C-reactive protein; homocysteine
c-reactive protein
marker for inflammation and risk factor for coronary artery disease
why does inflammation occur
increase in BP due to narrowing of vessels- leads to blood clots
how can CAD be treated
use medication to lower lipids
homocysteine
elevated levels results in increased risk for CAD, peripheral vascular disease, and stroke
what type of blood studies can be done for cardiac disorders
cardiac natriuretic peptide markers; serum lipids; lipoprotein
types of cardiac natriuretic peptide markers
atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP); B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP); C-type natriuretic peptide
what results in increased levels of BNP
heart failure
what does the c-type natriuretic peptide affect
blood flow
what are serum lipids
triglycerides, cholesterol, phospholipids
