Abstract
In the emergency setting, acute chest pain and shortness of breath represent common patient presentations. Cardiac biomarkers including myoglobin, creatine kinase (CK)-MB, troponin, and B-type natriuretic peptide provide diagnostic and prognostic information for patients with chest pain and shortness of breath. This article reviews the use of cardiac biomarkers in the emergency department to evaluate acute coronary syndrome and congestive heart failure.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | S47-S55 |
Journal | Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 4 |
State | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- B-type natriuretic peptide
- Chest pain
- Congestive heart failure
- Creatine kinase-MB
- Dyspnea
- Troponin
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine