Common biochemical markers for diagnosing heart disease

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The use of enzyme analysis to diagnosis myocardial infartion and other heart diseases is described. The biochemical markers that can be measured to determine heart damage include Troponin T and I, myoglobin and lactic dehydrogenase.

Biochemistry, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Enzymes, Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Health aspects, Usage, Diagnosis, Physiological aspects, Heart diseases, Enzymatic analysis

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An overview of cardiac pacemakers

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Details about common types of cardiac pacing are presented and indications for pacemaker insertion are outlined. With regard to this, nursing considerations are presented, both during and following the insertion of a pacemaker.

United Kingdom, Evaluation, Electric stimulation, Cardiac pacing

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Complications associated with myocardial infarction

Article Abstract:

The complications that may occur in a patient who has had a myocardial infarction are discussed. They include ventricular aneurysm, heart rate disturbances, thromboembolism, cardiac rupture and sudden death.

Complications and side effects

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