Yes, a blood test can detect a heart attack by measuring levels of cardiac biomarkers such as troponin released into the bloodstream during myocardial damage.
Blood Test for Heart Attack
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Tests commonly used to predict a heart attack include lipid profiles, blood glucose tests, and imaging studies such as cardiac computed tomography (CT) scans or coronary angiography.
Cardiac biomarkers commonly used to diagnose a heart attack include troponin, creatine kinase (CK-MB), myoglobin, and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP). These biomarkers are released into the bloodstream when the heart muscle is damaged.
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