Cardiovascular Serum Markers

 

Troponins

troponins are more sensitive, though it can also show up in conditions such as renal colic

also useful for non-Qwave MI's

troponins up 3-4 h, peak at 18-36, detected up to 14 d,

 

Creatine Phosphokinase MB

 

ckmb detectable at 3-8h , peak 24, return 48-72 h