A patient reports chest pain, nausea, and vomiting off and on for the last 4 days, which the patient interpreted as the flu. Which laboratory tests will provide information about acute cardiac damage for this patient?

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Troponin I and T are specific markers for acute cardiac damage and are commonly used to diagnose myocardial infarction. Red blood cells and platelets are not specific markers for cardiac damage, and CPK-MB may be elevated in other conditions such as skeletal muscle injury. Homocysteine is a marker for cardiovascular disease risk, but it is not specific for acute cardiac damage.

A Patient Reports Chest Pain, Nausea, and Vomiting Off and on for the Last