What is troponin?
This type of test looks for a protein called troponin in the bloodstream.
Normally, troponin is located in the heart muscle cells and is released into the blood only when a person's heart muscle is damaged. Therefore, a troponin test is used to diagnose a heart attack or other heart-related problems. The higher the level of this protein in the blood, the more damage to the heart - the study shows the severity of the heart attack.
Troponin levels may be elevated due to other conditions, including:
- Chronic kidney disease;
- Pulmonary embolism;
- Congestive heart failure;
- Heart surgery;
- Heart valve disease;
- Arrhythmia;
- Sepsis;
- Excessive physical exertion or intense exercise;
- Acute emotional stress.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22770-troponin-test
