Men's Health
Abbott is committed to helping men live fuller lives.
Our quality menu of tests for the screening and diagnosis of heart disease, bladder and prostate cancers helps health care professionals identify these potentially life-threatening medical conditions in patients. This knowledge, in turn, allows doctors to bring a variety of viable treatment options to men worldwide. We look forward to leading the fight against men's health concerns in the future, as well. Abbott's research and development programs remain strong in our ongoing commitment to helping patients live fuller lives.
Heart Disease
A leading menu of blood tests to assist in the diagnosis of coronary heart disease
- CK-MB
- CK–MB is an enzyme mostly found mainly in the heart muscle. It is one of three separate forms of the enzyme creatine kinase (CK). The level of this enzyme rises when there is any disease or damage to heart muscle cells. CK-MB testing helps determine if a heart attack has occurred, and to monitor the effectiveness of certain clot-busting medications (thrombolytic).
- Troponin-I
- The troponin family of proteins is found in the heart and in other muscles, serving to help muscles contract, and is released into the bloodstream when a heart attack occurs. Troponin testing measures the levels of troponin in the bloodstream to determine if a heart attack is suspected, or has already occurred.
- Homocysteine*
- An amino acid produced as the body metabolizes protein. Homocysteine at
high levels may damage arterial vessels thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular
disease.
* Homocysteine is a metabolic marker for which elevated levels may be associated with cardiovascular disease. - Myoglobin
- Myoglobin is a protein found in the heart and other muscles throughout the
body. This protein traps oxygen in muscles to allow the muscle cells to function
properly, and is released into the bloodstream when the heart or other muscles
are injured. Myoglobin testing helps determine if damage to the heart has
occurred, specifically in conjunction with other tests (such as CK–MB
or troponin) to tell whether the damage was to heart or to other muscles.
High levels of this protein in the bloodstream can also occur in surgery, accidents, seizures, as well as other muscle-related trauma.
Prostate Cancer
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Leading blood test to detect and manage prostate disease.
PSA is a protein produced by prostate cells. This protein is present in all males; however, those with increased levels may have infection, prostate enlargement, or cancer. PSA testing helps determine the levels of PSA present.
