Common biochemical markers for diagnosing heart disease
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The use of enzyme analysis to diagnosis myocardial infartion and other heart diseases is described. The biochemical markers that can be measured to determine heart damage include Troponin T and I, myoglobin and lactic dehydrogenase.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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An overview of cardiac pacemakers
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Details about common types of cardiac pacing are presented and indications for pacemaker insertion are outlined. With regard to this, nursing considerations are presented, both during and following the insertion of a pacemaker.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Complications associated with myocardial infarction
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The complications that may occur in a patient who has had a myocardial infarction are discussed. They include ventricular aneurysm, heart rate disturbances, thromboembolism, cardiac rupture and sudden death.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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