How to interpret cardiac biomarkers in children?

This article will focus on the pathophysiology of myocardial injury and heart failure in children and the subsequent cardiac biomarker correlation. It will explain how to interpret the biomarker assay levels obtained for both troponin and NT-proBNP and highlights the importance of a clear clinical question prior to requesting a cardiac biomarker assay level. Clinical cases outline scenarios that may prompt consideration of biomarker analysis in children and aims to equip the reader with an understanding of how to interpret the results.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Interpretations Source Type: research