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Cardiac Markers Decoding Cardiac Markers in MI! When a patient presents with suspected Myocardial Infarction, cardiac markers are our go-to for accurate diagnosis and management. Here's a quick recap of the essentials: 🔑 **Key Markers & Their Role:** * **Troponin T & I:** The gold standard! Most sensitive and specific markers for myocardial injury. They typically rise 3-6 hours post-MI and can remain elevated for days. * **Myoglobin:** The earliest *non-specific* marker. It rises quickly (withi