Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Biomarkers of cardiac injury
Introduction
Cardiac Biomarkers
Cytokines and their receptors [e.g., interleukin (IL)-1R, T1/ST2 (a member of the IL-1R family)]
Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2)
Metalloproteinases (MMPs): MMP-3, MMP-9, pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPPA), and stromelysin-1
Natriuretic peptides: Natriuretic peptides including atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), pro-ANP, B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), and pro-BNP
Prothrombin fragment 1.2 (F1.2)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]