Modern pathology offers tests by the help of which people can be made alert about the complicated heart diseases which are likely to attack in future opined the experts at the CME titled ‘Cardiac Markers An Update-2016’ organised by the Department of Biochemistry, SGRR Medical College here on Friday.
In his welcome note the Principal of SGRR medical college, Dr NK Singh said that modern techniques have been invented in the medical science for the treatment of heart diseases and one should remain aware and opt for necessary tests from time to time. It could be life saving if the disease is diagnosed in time, he added.
The Head of Department (HOD) of Biochemistry Dr. Nita Garg, in her address, explained in detail about Cardiac Biomarkers. Professor, Department of Medicine, Dr S P Singh explained about cardiac markers in Acute Coronary Syndrome. He informed that cardiac markers are protein molecules released into blood from damaged heart muscle.
The Organising Secretary of the CME and assistant Professor, Dept of Biochemistry SGRR Medical college Dr Kiran Bhat, said that Troponin-I test is carried out to assess the initial stage of the Cardiac patient.
“Such patients who are diabetic and have symptoms of heart diseases, are likely to suffer from problems of heart vessels. By means of hsCRP Test, CK-MB, AST, lSH, the the seriousness and actual condition of the heart related disease can be revealed, ‘’ she said. A Panel Discussion was also organised on the occasion.