Question

you suspect your patient is having a heart attack. which of the following test would be the most sensitive to run?
a) cpk
b) alt
c) bun
d) ldh
e) crp

Explanation:

• CPK (Creatine Phosphokinase): Elevated in heart attacks (myocardial infarction) as it leaks from damaged heart muscle cells.
• ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase): Primarily associated with liver function, not specific to heart attacks.
• BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen): Reflects kidney function and nitrogen balance, not sensitive to heart attacks.
• LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase): Elevated in heart attacks but less specific and sensitive compared to CPK in the early stages.
• CRP (C - reactive protein): A general marker of inflammation, not specific enough for heart attack diagnosis.

Answer:

A. CPK