Cardiac Injury Profile-Maxi

Cardiac injury profile test is done to assess the extent of injury to the heart muscles by measuring various parameters or cardiac markers. These include:
NT-Pro BNP: These are proteins found in the blood vessels and the heart that are used to measure injury to the heart muscles.
CPK-MB test: This a test that measure the creatinine phosphokinase levels in the blood due to specific component CPK-MB that indicates any injury to the heart muscles. 
Troponin 1: It is a cardiac marker elevated in patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction. Highly sensitive assay can detect elevated levels of Troponin-I as early as within 3 hours after the onset of chest pain
Myoglobin: It is also a cardiac marker that indicates congestive heart failure and other cardiac conditions.

When a patient exhibits any indications of cardiac disease, these tests are typically prescribed. Adults should get these scans once every four to six years as a preventative measure if they have no additional heart disease risk factors. The following symptoms are seen in those who are at higher risk of developing heart disease -

1. Smoking cigarettes.
2. Being overweight or obese.
3. Eating unhealthy food high in saturated fat.
4. Living a sedentary lifestyle.
5. More than 45 years old.
6. Hypertension.
7. Family history of early heart disease.
8. Diabetes.

Cardiac injury profile test measures the levels of NT-Pro BNP, Troponin I, CKMB, Myoglobin components in the blood.

cardiac injury profile test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer. 

High levels of CPK- total and CPK-MB particularly along with other parameters are indicative of a myocardial infarction (heart attack). These levels peak after 3-6 hours and if no further injury, return to normal within 24 hours.
High troponin 1 levels are seen in myocardial infarction. It is also a prognostic marker in patients with acute coronary syndrome and to identify the risk of future cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, ischaemic stroke, coronary revascularisation, and cardiovascular death in asymptomatic people.
High NT-Pro BNP and myoglobin levels indicate an acute myocardial infarction and are elevated in case of a recent heart attack

These tests are often recommended when a patient shows any signs of heart illness. If they do not have any extra risk factors for heart disease, adults should receive these scans every four to six years as a preventive step.

You should get tested if you exhibit any of the above-mentioned symptoms of heart conditions

There is no elaborate preparation necessary for the blood testing. Your healthcare provider will provide you with essential advice if you are required to fast before the test.

The Cardiac Injury Profile-Maxi Test is a thorough examination that determines the level of damage to your cardiac muscles. Your doctor may or may not prescribe additional tests based on the results

Cardiac Biomarkers Test

Natriuretic peptides

Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)

N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide (NT-Pro BNP)

Troponin I

CKMB

Creatine kinase

Creatine Phosphokinase

Creatine kinase-myocardial band (CK-MB)

Myoglobin