Figure 1From: Implications of troponin testing in clinical medicineSummation model. Temporal release of cardiac markers CK-MB and troponins during repetitive episodes of ischaemia causing myocardial necroses in the setting of an acute coronary syndrome. Compared with the release and clearance of CK-MB 48-72 h after each episode (indicated as 1st, 2nd and 3rd), troponin release is cumulative.Back to article page