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Blood Tests for Heart Function
Introduction
Blood tests play a crucial role in evaluating heart health. They help detect heart disease, assess risk factors, and monitor treatment effectiveness. Understanding these tests can help you take proactive steps in managing your cardiovascular health.
Key Blood Tests for Heart Function
1. Troponin Test
- Troponin is a protein found in heart muscle cells.
- A high level in the blood indicates possible heart muscle damage, often due to a heart attack.
2. Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) and NT-proBNP
- These markers are used to diagnose and monitor heart failure.
- Elevated levels suggest that the heart is under stress and unable to pump blood efficiently.
3. C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
- High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) measures inflammation, which is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.
4. Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test)
- Includes total cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides.
- Helps assess the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease.
5. Blood Glucose and HbA1c
- Measures blood sugar levels and long-term glucose control.
- High levels increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
6. D-dimer
- Used to assess the risk of blood clots, which can lead to heart attacks or strokes.
7. Electrolytes and Kidney Function Tests
- Levels of sodium, potassium, and creatinine indicate kidney function, which is closely linked to heart health.
Conclusion
Regular blood tests provide valuable insights into heart health and help in early detection of problems. If you have concerns about your heart, consult your doctor to determine which tests are appropriate for you.
Source recommendations
1. American Heart Association Guidelines
- https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements
- https://www.heart.org/
- https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-statements
- https://cpr.heart.org/en/resuscitation-science/cpr-and-ecc-guidelines
- https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults
2. European Society of Cardiology Guidelines
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines
- https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/42/34/3227/6358713
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines
- https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/44/39/4043/7238227
- https://www.escardio.org/
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If you or your loved ones experience any of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor in time. Remember that self-medication can be dangerous, and timely diagnosis will preserve the quality and life expectancy.
The heart is an organ that does not know how to "keep silent" if something goes wrong. Chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, dizziness, and rhythm disturbances are the symptoms that require our attention. The best prevention of heart disease is careful attention to your health, regular checkups with a doctor, and a healthy lifestyle. Take care of your heart, and it will serve you for many years!
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