Asked by Valeria Ordoñez on May 20, 2024

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The blood test performed to determine cardiac damage in an acute myocardial infarction is a(n) :

A) cardiac enzyme.
B) cholesterol.
C) triglyceride.
D) angiography.

Cardiac Enzyme

Biomarkers measured to evaluate heart function, particularly in the diagnosis of a heart attack or myocardial infarction.

Myocardial Infarction

A medical condition characterized by the death of heart muscle due to the lack of blood supply, commonly known as a heart attack.

Cholesterol

A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, necessary for making hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest foods.

  • Identify instruments and tests used for cardiovascular diagnosis and their purposes.
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Brandon GergelyMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A cardiac enzyme blood test, also known as a cardiac biomarker test, is used to measure the levels of enzymes released from the heart muscles during a heart attack. The most commonly measured enzymes are creatine kinase (CK-MB), troponin I, and troponin T. Elevated levels of these enzymes can indicate cardiac damage and help diagnose an acute myocardial infarction. Cholesterol and triglycerides are not specific tests for cardiac damage, and angiography is a diagnostic imaging test used to visualize the blood vessels of the heart.