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At er my troponin levels where high but my cpk or ck levels where high due to muscle damage, does this rule out heart attack?
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Raised troponin : How does any test apply to me? To answer that it should be understood that tests results are taken into account with the things the patients, says, the examination, lab tests, and all other diagnostic tests. There are troponin levels that are very specific to the heart but can be affected by a poorly functioning kidney. The answer to your concern can come from a doctor who can see the entire pictu
Answered 5/28/2019
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No it does not: But other things that were probably done that would rule out a heart attack, or they would have admitted you. If the muscles were damaged, this can mess with all of the tests. Since you will probably not go back to the ER, get copies of your records from the hospital and go over them with another doctor. This could possibly be done with a formal (paid) consult on Health Tap if you do not have.
Answered 8/9/2019
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