A | B |
CKMB | Peaks 18 hours |
Troponin | rises within 3 hours, high affinity for cardiac muscle |
Myoglobin | rises within 2 hours, found in cardiac and skeletal muscle |
Hypokalemia | digoxin toxicity, dysrhythmias |
Hyperkalemia | tall peaked T waves |
BNP | Marker for CHF |
Holter monitoring | maintain a diary documentation of normal activities of daily living |
Exercise electrocardiography testing | avoid hot bath or shower for 1-2 hours post procedure |
Cardiac catheterization | Ask patient if he/she is on metformin |