The Cardiac Marker ___________ Rises 3 Hours After a Myocardial

question 15

Short Answer

The cardiac marker ___________ rises 3 hours after a myocardial infarct and measures myocardial contractile protein.

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Definitions:

Plasma

The liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended, containing proteins, electrolytes, and nutrients.

Serum

The clear, yellowish fluid that remains from blood plasma after clotting factors have been removed, used in diagnostic tests and treatments.

Lymphedema

Swelling typically in one of the arms or legs due to a blockage in the lymphatic system, preventing lymph fluid from draining well.

-edema

A suffix used in medical terminology to denote swelling or an accumulation of fluid in the tissues.