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Cardiac biomarker

Also called Heart enzyme test

CardiologyPathologyImportant

Blood tests (e.g. troponin, CK-MB) measuring proteins released by damaged heart muscle, used to diagnose MI.

Korean

심장 표지자(심장 효소 수치)

심근 손상 시 혈액으로 방출되는 단백질(트로포닌·CK-MB 등)을 측정하는 혈액 검사; 심근경색 진단에 사용됨.

French

Biomarqueur cardiaque

Tests sanguins (ex. : troponine, CK-MB) mesurant les protéines libérées par le myocarde endommagé, utilisés pour diagnostiquer l'infarctus.

Word parts

  • cardi/oRoot(Greek) Heart
  • bi/oRoot(Greek) Life
  • -acSuffix(Greek) Pertaining to

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