Novel Biomarkers for Acute Myocardial Infarction: Is MicroRNA the New Kid on the Block?

Summary: Early detection of acute myocardial infarction is crucial for deciding the course of treatment to preserve and prevent further damage to the myocardial tissue. During the last several years there has been a burgeoning interest in circulating microRNAs as potential novel biomarkers for acute myocardial infarction.