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These assays require a sample of blood, which is typically obtained via a standard vein puncture procedure. Homocysteine tests require the patient to fast.





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Medical tests that are often referred to as cardiac markers include:

cardiac troponin (the most sensitive and specific test for myocardial damage)

creatine kinase (CK, also known as phosphocreatine kinase or creatine phosphokinase)

Aspartate transaminase (AST, also called Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (GOT/SGOT) or aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT))

lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)

Myoglobin (Mb) has low specificity for myocardial infarction and is used less than the other markers.


From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiac_marker

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We are trying to balance those kinds of losses with the profitable side of business, which includes doing more cardiac surgeries. An emphasis has been placed on cardiac care because the medium age of residents is increasing, and more people are showing up with symptoms of heart disease.


-Kevin M. Spiegel

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