Troponin

False (Non-CAD) Positives

1. Pericarditis
2. PE
3. CHF
4. Sepsis
5. Dissection
6. Arrhythmias
7. CVA
8. SAH
9. Burns
10. Renal failure
    1. Assume true positive until proven otherwise
11. Cardioversion
12. Cardiotoxic meds
13. Amyloidosis
14. Rheumatoid Factor
15. Heterophilic antibodies

See Also

Cards: Cardiac Enzymes

Cards: CK-MB

Source

Tintinalli