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What level of troponin indicates heart attack?
For troponin concentrations 0.40 ng/mL and higher, the underlying cardiac injury is usually a myocardial infarction.
What does a high troponin level indicate?
Very high levels of troponin are a sign that a heart attack has occurred. Most patients who have had a heart attack have increased troponin levels within 6 hours. After 12 hours, almost everyone who has had a heart attack will have raised levels. Troponin levels may remain high for 1 to 2 weeks after a heart attack.
How high is too high for troponin?
TnI levels are typically considered elevated if they’re above 40 ng/L in a high-sensitivity test. TnT levels may be considered high if they’re above 14 ng/L for women and 22 ng/L for men in a high-sensitivity test.
What might explain my elevated troponin level?
Though a rise in troponin levels are often an indication of a heart attack, there are a number of other reasons why levels could elevate. Other factors that could contribute to high troponin levels include: intense exercise. burns. extensive infection, like sepsis. medication.
What do high levels of troponin mean?
The sensitivity of Cardiac Troponins. Cardiac troponins are markers that your heart puts out when the heart muscle is damaged.
What are the signs of elevated troponin levels?
– chest pain – shortness of breath – a rapid heart rate – lightheadedness – fatigue
Why do I have an elevated troponin level?
Elevated Troponin Causes. In this article,I talked extensively about the reasons that troponin levels might be elevated.