What is a normal CK-MB?

Normal reference values for serum CK–MB range from 3 to 5% (percentage of total CK) or 5 to 25 IU/L.

Why troponin test is done?

A troponin test measures the levels of troponin T or troponin I proteins in the blood. These proteins are released when the heart muscle has been damaged, such as occurs with a heart attack. The more damage there is to the heart, the greater the amount of troponin T and I there will be in the blood.

What do you do if TROP T is positive?

If you have a high troponin level, your healthcare provider might initiate emergency treatment for a heart attack. Treatment may include aspirin, intravenous blood thinners, medications to treat blood pressure and cholesterol, among others.

How serious is a STEMI?

The most deadly type of heart attack is the ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI). STEMI is a total or nearly total blockage of a coronary artery that supplies oxygen-rich blood to part of the heart muscle. Lack of blood and oxygen causes that part of the heart to fail.

Can stress increase CK levels?

Physical stress will raise CPK, but the role of psychological stress has been unclear. CPK levels of medical students were measured before and after an academic examination, but no relationship between examination stress and changes in CPK was found.

Can troponin test detect heart blockage?

High levels of troponin in the blood may mean you are having or recently had a heart attack. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart gets blocked. This blockage can be deadly. But quick diagnosis and treatment can save your life.

Can an employer top up sick leave with ACC?

If the period of leave on ACC is more than five days, the employer and employee can agree that the employer will top up the ACC payment from 80 to 100% by using one day of the employee’s sick leave for every five days’ leave taken.

What happens to ACC when you take more than 5 days?

If the period of leave on ACC is more than five days, the employer and employee can agree that the employer will top up the ACC payment from 80 to 100% by using the one day of the employee’s sick leave for every five days’ leave taken.

How is annual leave calculated when an employee is on ACC?

An employee’s annual leave is calculated as if the employee were still working. When the employee ends their job after a period of being on ACC, the employer needs to pay any outstanding annual leave in the final pay based on gross income. The “first week compensation” paid by the employer is included in gross income.

When can an employee use sick leave for a non-work accident?

When the employee is taking leave for the first week of a non-work accident, they can use sick leave and/or annual leave if they have any.