Troponin

Concept

A protein unique to the heart that leaks into the bloodstream when there's heart damage, often elevated after intense exercise like a marathon.

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Videos Mentioning Troponin

#134 - James O’Keefe, M.D.: Preventing cardiovascular disease and the risk of too much exercise

#134 - James O’Keefe, M.D.: Preventing cardiovascular disease and the risk of too much exercise

Peter Attia MD

A protein unique to the heart that leaks into the bloodstream when there's heart damage, often elevated after intense exercise like a marathon.