troponin
noun
tro·po·nin
ˈtrō-pə-nən 
ˈträ-,
-ˌnin
: a protein of muscle that together with tropomyosin forms a regulatory protein complex controlling the interaction of actin and myosin and that when combined with calcium ions permits muscular contraction
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If none are available, doctors should be extra wary of the blood panel’s readings, perform multiple tests to confirm low troponin levels, and also reference data from EKGs and other imaging.
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Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 17 July 2023
The tests inaccurately showed low levels of troponin, a protein that indicates damage to the heart.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 17 July 2023
Elevated troponin was significantly higher in people who had type 2 diabetes for a longer period of time and whose blood sugar levels were not well-controlled.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 12 June 2023
The issue caused the test to falsely pick up 30% less troponin than is present.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 17 July 2023
This article discusses the purpose of the troponin test, what to expect with this type of testing, and how to interpret troponin levels.
—Heidi Moawad, Md, Verywell Health, 3 July 2023
Minutes after the Colts selected Paye — a decision cemented by a 10 p.m. medical report the night before that cleared up concerns about the level of troponin in his heart — the rookie defensive end was already talking about working on developing that rush.
—Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 May 2021
Various cardiac tests are in place to monitor the heart and overall health of a player after a positive COVID-19 test, Tucker said, including an echocardiogram and troponin test, which measures the level of proteins in the blood that can detect heart injury.
—Daniel Oyefusi, baltimoresun.com, 12 Aug. 2020
Levels of troponin, specific proteins that may indicate issues with the heart, including heart injury, were elevated in about 84% of the patients, according to the study.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 5 Dec. 2022
Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 17 July 2023
The tests inaccurately showed low levels of troponin, a protein that indicates damage to the heart.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 17 July 2023
Elevated troponin was significantly higher in people who had type 2 diabetes for a longer period of time and whose blood sugar levels were not well-controlled.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 12 June 2023
The issue caused the test to falsely pick up 30% less troponin than is present.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 17 July 2023
This article discusses the purpose of the troponin test, what to expect with this type of testing, and how to interpret troponin levels.
—Heidi Moawad, Md, Verywell Health, 3 July 2023
Minutes after the Colts selected Paye — a decision cemented by a 10 p.m. medical report the night before that cleared up concerns about the level of troponin in his heart — the rookie defensive end was already talking about working on developing that rush.
—Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 May 2021
Various cardiac tests are in place to monitor the heart and overall health of a player after a positive COVID-19 test, Tucker said, including an echocardiogram and troponin test, which measures the level of proteins in the blood that can detect heart injury.
—Daniel Oyefusi, baltimoresun.com, 12 Aug. 2020
Levels of troponin, specific proteins that may indicate issues with the heart, including heart injury, were elevated in about 84% of the patients, according to the study.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 5 Dec. 2022
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troponin
noun
tro·po·nin
ˈtrōp-ə-nən
ˈträp-
ˈträp-
-ˌnin
: a protein of muscle that together with tropomyosin forms a regulatory protein complex controlling the interaction of actin and myosin and that when combined with calcium ions permits muscular contraction
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