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Cardiac Troponins and High-sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Assays

Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, ISSN: 0272-2712, Vol: 34, Issue: 1, Page: 59-73
2014
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Measurement of circulating cardiac troponins I and T has become integral to the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. This article discusses the structure and function of the troponin complex and the release of cardiac troponin molecules from the injured cardiomyocyte into the circulation. An overview of current cardiac troponin assays and their classification according to sensitivity is presented. The diagnostic criteria, role, and usefulness of cardiac troponin for myocardial infarction are discussed. In addition, several examples are given of the usefulness of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays for short-term and long-term prediction of adverse events. © 2014 Elsevier Inc.

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