Canine Troponin I (Canine cTnI) Test Kit

Canine troponin I is a protein present in the myocardial cells of dogs. It plays a crucial role in the contraction and relaxation processes of myocardial cells. When the myocardium is damaged, such as in myocardial infarction, myocarditis, etc., canine troponin I will be released into the blood, causing an increase in its concentration in the blood.

Clinical application:

· Diagnosis of Myocardial Injury:

The determination of cTnI can help diagnose myocardial injury, including conditions such as myocarditis, cardiomyopathy and myocardial infarction. When dogs show relevant symptoms (such as breathing difficulties, weakness, fainting, etc.), the increase of cTnI indicates the existence of myocardial injury.

· Monitoring the Progression of Heart Disease:

For dogs that have been diagnosed with heart diseases, the determination of cTnI can be used to monitor the progression of the disease and assess the severity of the condition. By regularly determining the cTnI level, the changes of myocardial injury can be tracked.

· Differentiating between Cardiac and Non-cardiac Causes of Symptoms:

When dogs show non-specific symptoms (such as loss of appetite, weakness, etc.), the determination of cTnI can help differentiate whether these symptoms are related to heart problems.