Clinical Use and Measurement of Cardiac Troponin (cTn)

Clinical Use and Measurement of Cardiac Troponin (cTn)

Cardiac troponins are cardio-specific and are widely used for the early diagnosis and triage of patients with acute coronary syndromes in conjunction with clinical history, electrocardiographic changes and imaging. Troponin is also useful for the prediction of outcomes in acute coronary syndromes, r...

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Published in:Proceedings of Singapore healthcare Vol. 21; no. 2; pp. 153 - 158
Main Authors: Yap, Clementine YF, Phua, Soon Kieng, Aw, Tar Choon
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01-06-2012
SAGE Publishing
Subjects:
cTnT
Cardiac troponins
cTnI
Acute coronary syndromes
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Summary:Cardiac troponins are cardio-specific and are widely used for the early diagnosis and triage of patients with acute coronary syndromes in conjunction with clinical history, electrocardiographic changes and imaging. Troponin is also useful for the prediction of outcomes in acute coronary syndromes, renal failure, sepsis, and critically ill patients. New developments in assay technology, designated as high sensitivity troponins, permit detection of lower levels of troponin in most healthy individuals, earlier diagnosis of myocardial infarction, and prognosis of stable coronary disease in the community.
ISSN:2010-1058
2059-2329
DOI:10.1177/201010581202100211