Tag: Cardiac biomarkers

According to the World Health Federation, the diagnosis of a heart attack, or myocardial infarction (MI), relies on a combination of clinical symptoms, electrocardiogram (ECG) changes, and biochemical markers. But what is the most accurate diagnostic test for MI? The answer involves a complex diagnostic pathway that prioritizes specific, sensitive, and rapid tests to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

First discovered in brain tissue, Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) is predominantly a hormone secreted by the heart ventricles in response to stress. Its connection to nutrition is not direct but rather indicates how diet influences cardiovascular health and body function.