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IMA

Formal name: Ischemia-Modified Albumin
Related tests: Troponin, Myoglobin, Cardiac biomarkers

Common Questions

1.  Can an IMA test be done in a doctor's office?

No, the test must be run with specialized equipment. In most cases, the IMA test is ordered when a person is being evaluated for chest pain in the Emergency Room.

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2.  If a person has not had a heart attack, why are they still considered at risk?

Often, the situation that is causing the chest pain, such as a partial blockage of an artery, can worsen, becoming fully blocked and causing a heart attack. A person with stable angina can have his condition escalate and become unstable, such as when a narrowed artery finally closes.

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