A patient who recently experienced a myocardial infarction needs to undergo testing to assess the damage done to the cardiac muscle.Which test would be most appropriate for this purpose?
A)Magnesium
B)Methemoglobin
C)Microalbumin
D)Myoglobin

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Myoglobin is a protein that is released into the bloodstream when there is damage done to the cardiac muscle. Elevated levels of myoglobin in the blood can indicate a myocardial infarction. Magnesium, methemoglobin, and microalbumin are not typically used to assess cardiac muscle damage.

A Patient Who Recently Experienced a Myocardial Infarction Needs to Undergo