- female
- 65 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried about my mom. She had a CABG x 2 about three months ago and now she's started feeling numb all over her chest and body for about an hour. We rushed her to the hospital and they did a High Sensitive Troponin I test. The report showed 2.9 ngL, but the normal range according to the lab is 19 ngL. Does this mean she might've had another attack? Is she at risk? Please help us understand what this could mean.
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"Based on the information provided, with a Troponin I level of 2.9ngL and the normal range being
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
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