The device assesses the levels of troponin, a protein in the blood. The level increases when blood is cut off from the heart and muscle is damaged.
Sangmin Jeon and his colleagues invented a thermometer-like device, which is a sensitive and an accessible test that will detect troponin in a simpler and a cost-effective way.
Jeon explained that the process involves a glass vial, specialized nanoparticles, a drop of ink and a skinny tube. When the human serum with troponin is mixed with the nanoparticles and put in the vial, the ink climbs up a protruding tube just like a thermometer.
The researchers concluded that with the help of their new device the number of deaths related to cardiovascular disease will decrease as three-quarters of this disease occur in low-and-middle-income countries that can’t afford costly machines for diagnosis.
What is a Heart Attack | How to Prevent Heart Attacks - Myocardial Infraction Smoking
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Simple guidelines to avoid heart attack are listed.
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Simple guidelines to avoid heart attack are listed.
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Heart Attack - Overview
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Other names for heart attack include acute myocardial infarction, coronary thrombosis, and coronary occlusion.
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Other names for heart attack include acute myocardial infarction, coronary thrombosis, and coronary occlusion.
