This document discusses various biomarkers for coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction. It begins by outlining existing diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, and then describes several new biomarkers under investigation. These include biomarkers of biomechanical stress like BNP, biomarkers of neurohormonal activation like copeptin, and biomarkers of plaque instability like CRP. The document also discusses newer technologies like metabolomics and genetic biomarkers. Throughout, it provides details on each biomarker and their clinical significance.