Which serum biomarker(s)are indicative of irreversible damage to myocardial cells?
A) Elevated CK-MB, troponin I, and troponin T
B) Markedly decreased CK-MB and troponin I
C) Elevated LDL
D) Prolonged coagulation time

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Elevated cardiac biomarkers are one indication of myocardial necrosis.Cardiac biomarkers may not be utilized if a patient presents with chest pain and evidence of acute ischemia on the electrocardiogram.Cardiac biomarkers are elevated in the presence of MI.Elevated LDL is a risk factor for coronary atherosclerosis.Coagulation times are not used to assess myocardial damage.

Which Serum Biomarker(s)are Indicative of Irreversible Damage to Myocardial Cells