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Im at the hospital getting a cardiac assessment. after the ecg the nurse gave results to doctor and doctor requested blood work. does a cardiac assessment include blood work?

Q: im at the hospital getting a cardiac assessment. after the ecg the nurse gave results to doctor and doctor requested blood work. does a cardiac assessment include blood work?

: Lipid panel and at times, C-reactive protein &amp; Apolipoprotein A, are ordered during a cardiac evaluation.

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Lipid panel and at times, C-reactive protein & Apolipoprotein A, are ordered during a cardiac evaluation.

Answered 9/20/2022

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Yes, if the reason for going to ER was chest pain, troponin is usually checked as part of the work up to rule in or out a heart attack and aside from regular labs checking electrolytes, liver and/or kidney function and cell counts.

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Im at the hospital getting a cardiac assessment. after the ecg the nurse gave results to doctor and doctor requested blood work. does a cardiac assessment include blood work?

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