There are about 500,000 heart attack deaths in the U.S. each year. At least 250,000 people die before they even get to the hospital. Many of these deaths could be prevented by…

What are they?

Cardiac biomarkers are enzymes, proteins, and hormones that are associated with heart function, damage or failure. Some of the tests are specific for the heart while others are also elevated with skeletal…

Also known as: CK MB, CPK MB
Formal name: Creatine Kinase-MB

Why get tested?
To determine if you have had a Heart Attack and whether certain clot-dissolving drugs are…

Why get tested?
To determine whether muscle, particularly heart muscle, has been injured

When to get tested?
Every 2-3 hours for the first several hours after experiencing chest pain that is suspected to be…

Also known as: Total CK, Creatine phosphokinase, CPK
Formal name: Creatine Kinase

Why get tested?
To determine if you have had a Heart Attack or if other muscles in…