Why the study?
Does the pattern and duration of creatine kinase release correlate with infarct extension and clinical findings in patients with acute myocardial infarction?
Population
40 patients with acute myocardial infarction
Design
Cohort
Authors
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CK patterns may flag AMI extension risk; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Does the pattern and duration of creatine kinase release correlate with infarct extension and clinical findings in patients with acute myocardial infarction?
The duration and pattern of creatine kinase release in acute myocardial infarction can identify patients experiencing gradual or sudden infarct extension.
Mathey et al. (1975) studied this question.
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