Patient's question:
My child is 17 years old. They had myocarditis at the age of 10 and recovered after treatment. Recently, they have been experiencing chest tightness and shortness of breath for over a week. I would like to go to the hospital for a myocardial enzyme test. I would like to know if the myocardial enzyme test requires fasting in the morning.Doctor's answer:
It is not necessarily required to fast before blood draw for checking cardiac enzymes. However, to avoid interference, it is best to have blood drawn while fasting. Intense exercise can affect cardiac enzymes to some extent. It is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise the day before blood draw. Rest well. Generally speaking, fasting or not has little impact on cardiac enzyme test results. This test can be performed at any time. It is advised to visit a hospital for diagnosis. Complete the six cardiac enzymes test, electrocardiogram (ECG), and color Doppler ultrasound to clarify the condition. The doctor will develop a treatment plan based on the results.