Why the study?
Does rapid release of creatine kinase MB correlate with improved ejection fraction in patients with transmural myocardial infarction?
Population
52 patients with transmural myocardial infarction
Comparison
Rapid release of creatine kinase MB vs Slow release of creatine kinase MB (n=28)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
admission to discharge
Authors
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Rapid CK-MB release was associated with greater EF recovery post-MI; supports spontaneous reperfusion hypothesis but leaves open causal effects.
Does rapid release of creatine kinase MB correlate with improved ejection fraction in patients with transmural myocardial infarction?
Rapid release of CK-MB in acute transmural myocardial infarction is associated with improved ventricular function, suggesting spontaneous reperfusion is not uncommon.
Ong et al. (1983) studied this question.
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