Cardiac Injury Profile Mini Test

Myocardial infarction is a cardiac condition, where there is temporary or permananent cessation of the blood supply to the heart muscles. This is also referred to as a heart attack. There are various predisposing factors to cardiac disorders like age, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, family history etc. If a heart attack occurs, there are various blood markers that confirm the diagnosis and indicate the severity of the condition. A Cardiac Injury Profile- Mini is a comprehensive panel that includes tests to measure the cardiac injury or the extent of damage to the heart muscle. These parameters are known as cardiac markers. 

The levels of specific substances in the blood can indicate whether any cardiac muscle injury has occurred. All lab tests performed to identify potential heart issues are founded on this.

These tests are essential for taking the proper precautions against death because cardiac illnesses are a major cause of mortality for both men and women worldwide.

Heart failure, which weak or damaged heart muscles can cause, is the incapacity of the heart to pump blood to the body's organs adequately. Additionally, one of the main causes of cardiac disorders is the obstruction of the heart's arteries brought on by lipid increases, particularly cholesterol.

A myocardial infarction is a cardiac disorder in which the blood flow to the heart muscles is temporarily or permanently cut off. This also goes by the name "heart attack." Several factors can cause this like,

• Age.
• Hypertension.
• Diabetes.
• Cholesterol.
• Family history.
• Predisposition to heart problems.

Several blood indicators can be used to diagnose and assess the severity of a heart attack. A complete panel known as a Cardiac Injury Profile-Mini comprises tests to gauge the severity of the heart muscle's damage as well as the cardiac injury. These measurements are referred to as cardiac indicators.

Written by: Dr.Shibani R, Medical Writer, Medical Affairs