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Cardiac Biomarkers Are Special Kinds of Substances, Which Are Released Into the Bloodstream If Cardiovascular Health Is Affected

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  Cardiac biomarkers are used all over the world, especially in regions such as the United States. Cardiac biomarkers are biological markers measured in patients to identify heart health. They are of great importance in monitoring patients with suspected cardiac disease. They may be used in the initial diagnosis or prediction of cardiac disease. Even though they are most talked about in the context of pericardial infarction, such other diseases can cause an elevation in cardiac markers. These diseases include coronary artery disease, fatty liver and cirrhosis, and end-stage heart failure. The use of cardiac biomarkers is not a new concept. It was first used to monitor individuals with suspected hereditary heart disease, especially by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh (US). A more recent application has focused on the measurement of protein levels in plasma. This is done by injecting mouse models with human plasma to measure changes in total antioxidant capacity, as this is