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1
Q

Where is A-type natriuretic peptide found?

A

the atrium

2
Q

Where is B-type natriuretic peptide found?

A

the ventricles

3
Q

Where is C-type natriuretic peptide found?

A

the endothelium

4
Q

When is B-type natuiuretic peptide released?

A

in response to stretch, increased ventricular volume

5
Q

BNP levels correlate with?

A
  1. LV end diastolic pressure
  2. objective HF diagnosis in pts 55+
  3. renal insufficiency
6
Q

When are the troponins released into the blood stream? Which ones are released?

A

with myocyte necrosis;

troponin I and T

7
Q

Myocardial necrosis leads to release of ____ into blood within 3-12 hours, peaking in 18-24 hours.

A

Troponin

8
Q

Myocardial necrosis leads to release of Troponin into blood within _____, peaking in 18-24 hours.

A

3-12 hours

9
Q

Myocardial necrosis leads to release of Troponin into blood within 3-12 hours, peaking in _____.

A

18-24 hours