1
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Cholesterol
A
Determine risk of buildup of fatty deposits in your arteries
2
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Triglycerides
A
Free circulating fat, determines risk for developing heart disease
3
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LDL
A
Predict risk of heart disease and stroke
4
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HDL
A
Measure the amount of high density lipoprotein (good cholesterol)
5
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Troponin
A
Proteins are released into the bloodstream when cardiac muscles have been damaged
6
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PT/PTT/INR
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Determines how fast the blood clots
7
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EKG
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Records electrical signals of the heart
8
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Echo
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Uses sound waves to create a picture of the heart (ultrasound)
9
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Albumin
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Checks your liver and kidney function. Protein in blood plasma. Low albumin allows for fluid to escape into the intersistial spaces causing edema.
Electrolyte Imbalance Effects
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