3. Are there any risks associated with cardiac marker tests? No. There are no known complications.
4. How often should I test for cardiac markers? The New England Journal of Medicine April 20, 2000 reported that on a yearly basis, doctors miss heart attacks in 2.1% of emergency room patients . This can be prevented by more widespread use of the rapid cardiac marker tests as screening devices might. Periodical testing is recommended for every patient at high-risk for an acute coronary event.
5. Are tests for cardiac markers diagnostic? The tests for cardiac markers have been proved to be a immense value in the early detection of a number of clinical conditions like acute coronary syndrome (ACS), acute myocardial infarction.