Serial troponins

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Explanation

"Serial troponins" refers to a series of blood tests done over a period of time to measure the level of troponin in the blood. Troponin is a protein found in heart muscle cells that is released into the blood when there is damage to the heart, such as during a heart attack. By measuring troponin levels at different times, doctors can see if the heart is being damaged and how severe the damage might be.

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