Troponin

Differential Diagnosis

• ACS

False (Non-CAD) Positives

• Pericarditis
• PE
• CHF
• Sepsis
• Dissection
• Arrhythmias
• CVA
• SAH
• Burns
• Renal failure
  • Assume true positive until proven otherwise
• Cardioversion
• Cardiotoxic meds
• Amyloidosis
• Rheumatoid Factor
• Heterophilic antibodies

See Also

• Cardiac Enzymes
• Acute Coronary Syndrome (Main)

Source

Tintinalli