title: Laboratory diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.
abstract: This paper explains how laboratory testing of blood can provide additional evidence to clinical examination and electrocardiogram either to support or exclude a diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Current practice is described and new developments outlined.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Higgins
mesh_terms: D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases / Q000097:blood*; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000097:blood*; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / Q000097:blood*; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000097:blood* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000201:enzymology; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases; D003402:Creatine Kinase