Following a myocardial infarction, elevations in which of the following cardiac markers would be seen first, and are cardiac tissue—specific?
1. White blood cells
2. Troponin I
3. Myoglobin
4. Creatine kinase
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Of the cardiac markers listed, only troponin is cardiac-specific and will be elevated within 2–4 hours.
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