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Lab Values and Diagnostic Tests for Acute Coronary Syndrome: In a Nutshell (Nursing)
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00:00 Now, let's wrap up this video series. 00:03 Remember cardiac biomarker tests are used with patients who we suspect could have acute coronary syndrome. 00:10 Those tests include troponin I troponin T, and remember we have the high sensitivity troponin versions of these tests creatine kinase CK-MB and myoglobin but not very often in the United States and keep your eye on troponin. 00:27 That's the one that's most accurate or indicative of cardiac damage. 00:31 Now general lab tests are also usually ordered to evaluate the patient's general health status and how their liver, kidneys are functioning and look at their electrolyte levels and acid-base balance. 00:42 Hyperglycemia is a risk, which is why we look at blood sugar. 00:45 And we also review their blood proteins. 00:48 Now additional cardiac functions like nuclear medicine, X-ray and EKGs will also likely be used to evaluate the cardiac symptoms. 00:57 Thank you for watching our video series today.
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The lecture Lab Values and Diagnostic Tests for Acute Coronary Syndrome: In a Nutshell (Nursing) by Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN is from the course Acute Coronary Syndrome (Nursing) .
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What is the role of general lab tests in a client with acute coronary syndrome?
- To evaluate the client’s general health status and organ function
- To identify the presence or absence of cardiac enzymes
- To identify potentially lethal dysrhythmias
- To evaluate if the client is eligible for cardiac transplant
Author of lecture Lab Values and Diagnostic Tests for Acute Coronary Syndrome: In a Nutshell (Nursing)
Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN
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