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==Cardiac Markers==
==Cardiac Markers==
[[File:Cardiac_markers.png|thumb|right|Rise and fall of several cardiac markers based on whether the myocardium was reperfused or not]]
Cardiac markers are essential in order to confirm the diagnosis of MI, indicated by elevated Creatine Kinase isoenzyme MB (CK MB) and/or (high-sensitive) troponins. Troponins are more specific and sensitive than CK MB. The cardiac troponin concentration begins to rise around 4 hours after the onset of myocardial cell damage.<Cite>REFNAME12</Cite>
Cardiac markers are essential in order to confirm the diagnosis of MI, indicated by elevated Creatine Kinase isoenzyme MB (CK MB) and/or (high-sensitive) troponins. Troponins are more specific and sensitive than CK MB. The cardiac troponin concentration begins to rise around 4 hours after the onset of myocardial cell damage.<Cite>REFNAME12</Cite>