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

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Troponin I and T are cardiac-specific biomarkers that are released into the blood when there is damage to the heart muscle. They are the gold standard for diagnosing acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) and are the most appropriate laboratory tests for a patient presenting with chest pain, nausea, and vomiting. Red blood cells, CK-MB, homocysteine, and platelets are not specific markers of acute cardiac damage.

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