Cardiac Biomarkers Overview
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Which marker is primarily used for diagnosing myocardial necrosis that develops after CABG surgery?

  • IMA (correct)
  • BNP
  • hsCRP
  • CK-MB

What is the primary source of BNP secretion in the body?

  • Kidneys
  • Atria
  • Ventricles (correct)
  • Brain

Which marker is considered more important than ANP in the context of heart failure?

  • BNP (correct)
  • hsCRP
  • CNP
  • PAPP-A

Which of the following is indicated as a marker of inflammation and future morbidity and mortality risk?

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Which natriuretic peptide is primarily released in response to atrial wall stretching?

<p>ANP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What CRP level is classified as high risk for cardiovascular disease?

<p>Greater than 3.0 mg/L (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cardiac marker is most specific for myocardial infarction?

<p>Troponin I (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is not associated with troponin elevation?

<p>Hypoglycemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CK-MB primarily indicate?

<p>Myocardial origin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the relationship between CK-MB and total CK activity?

<p>RI of CK-MB to total CK should be less than 3% if no myocardial necrosis occurs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of elevated CRP levels?

<p>Predicts long-term risk for first myocardial infarction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which condition would you expect to see a rise in CK-BB?

<p>Brain injury (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient with severe traumatic injury could have an elevation in which biomarker?

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hsCRP

Marker of inflammation, showing cardiovascular risk and future morbidity/mortality.

Marker of Myocardial Ischemia

IMA, used to diagnose myocardial necrosis after CABG.

natriuretic peptides

Marker of hemodynamic stress, released in response to heart stretching and volume.

BNP

Natriuretic peptide, more important in heart failure than ANP.

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cTn

Marker for cardiac necrosis.

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CRP Elevation

High levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood are a predictor of a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), a first myocardial infarction (MI), and ischemic stroke in patients with pre-existing coronary artery disease.

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hsCRP Levels and Risk

hsCRP levels are categorized as low (<1.0 mg/L), intermediate (1.0-2.9 mg/L), or high (>3.0 mg/L), correlating to increasing risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Troponin

Troponin is the most diagnostic marker for myocardial infarction (MI), specifically cardiac necrosis.

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Cardiac Biomarkers

Substances like troponin, cTNC, and cTNT are used to detect and diagnose heart conditions.

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CK-MB

CK-MB is a creatine kinase variant that is relatively specific to myocardial origin, meaning it's found mainly in heart tissue.

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Early MI Detection

Elevated Troponin levels can identify early damage to the heart and suggest a myocardial infarction.

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Conditions Elevating Troponin

Various conditions beyond MI (e.g., arrhythmias, heart failure , coronary artery disease) can cause troponin elevation.

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Creatine Kinase (CK) Isoenzymes

Creatine Kinase (CK) has different forms (isoenzymes) with CK-MB being particularly related to cardiac damage, while CK-MM is related to skeletal muscle.

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Study Notes

Cardiac Biomarkers

  • Markers of Inflammation: hsCRP, SCD40L, homocysteine, PAPP-A, LP-PLA2
  • Markers of Plaque Destabilization: hsCRP, PAPP-A, SCD40L, LP-PLA2, homocysteine
  • Markers of Myocardial Ischemia: IMA (used for diagnosing myocardial necrosis after CABG, normal levels 1.6-19ng/ml)
  • Markers of Cardiac Necrosis: cTn, CK-MB, Myoglobin
  • Marker for Hemodynamic Stress: Natriuretic peptides (ANP released in response to atrial wall stretching, BNP primarily from ventricles)
  • BNP: More important than ANP in heart failure, higher levels in patients with cardiovascular or renal disease, found in brain and vascular endothelial cells.
  • hsCRP Clinical Uses: Screening for cardiovascular risk, predicting disease severity in pre-existing coronary artery disease, predicts long-term risk of first MI and ischemic stroke. Low risk <1.0 mg/L, Intermediate risk 1.0-2.9 mg/L, High risk >3.0 mg/L
  • Troponin: Most diagnostic for MI, cTn is specific for heart, cTnI is the most specific for the heart.
  • Creatine Kinase (CK): CK-BB (brain origin), CK-MB (myocardial origin, specific for heart), CK-MM (skeletal muscle origin). Ratio of CK-MB to total CK can suggest myocardial necrosis.
  • Cardiac Enzymes: Myoglobin (onset 2-6hrs, peak 4-6hrs, return 24-36hrs), CK-MB (onset 4-6hrs, peak 18-30hrs, return 3-4 days), LDH (onset 24-48hrs, peak 14-21hrs, return 3-6 days).
  • Troponin I: Earliest cardiac marker detected (3-5 hrs post-event)
  • Gold Standard of cardiac biomarkers : Troponin
  • CK Isoenzymes in Cardiac Muscle: MM, BB, and MB
  • Conditions associated with troponin elevation: Arrhythmias, hypertension, congestive heart failure, myocarditis, coronary artery disease, pericarditis, coronary vasospasm, critically ill patients.

Case Example

  • A 50-year-old male with chest pain and vomiting: indicates high likelihood of myocardial infarction, with troponin I being the first detectable cardiac marker
  • Patient with chest pain after MI: troponin I would be the best cardiac marker to investigate chest pain.

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This quiz covers the essential cardiac biomarkers associated with inflammation, plaque destabilization, myocardial ischemia, and cardiac necrosis. Participants will learn about important markers like hsCRP, BNP, and troponin, as well as their clinical implications in cardiovascular disease. Test your knowledge on the role of these biomarkers in diagnosing and managing heart conditions.

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