QUESTIONS

1. Describe the structural and physiological role of troponins.
2. What is Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)?
3. What other medical conditions other than Acute Coronary Syndrome can affect Troponin levels in patients
4. What impact might a laboratory result for Troponin and creatine kinase (CK) have on treatment of patients presenting with ACS?
5. What different types of Troponin and CK are there and which are assayed in your laboratory?