Cardiovascular Health: Cardiac Enzymes, Diet & Medicine

Cardiovascular disease management involves monitoring C-reactive protein and cardiac enzymes. From medications like Amlodipine to dietary changes that decrease platelet aggregation, multiple factors influence heart health.

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Causes of Elevated Cardiac Enzymes

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Niya Jones

When a heart attack or other condition damages heart muscle, a variety of proteins are released into the bloodstream including cardiac enzymes. Several cardiac enzymes can be measured by blood tests to help diagnose a heart attack. These include creatine kinase (CK) and a subtype of this enzyme called CK-MB.