Key result
Novel overexertion in athletes frequently causes rhabdomyolysis with elevated CK risking misdiagnosis as liver injury.
Why the study?
Exertional rhabdomyolysis is more common than generally realized and its clinical aspects need to be better understood by physicians and athletic trainers to keep athletes safe.
Population
Athletes at risk for or experiencing exertional rhabdomyolysis
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports CK testing in athletes with isolated transaminase rises; leaves open optimal prevention protocols.
Physicians should recognize that elevated "liver chemistries" in athletes may actually indicate exertional rhabdomyolysis, which is typically caused by novel overexertion and requires monitoring of serum CK levels.
E. Randy Eichner (2008) conducted a review in Exertional rhabdomyolysis. Novel overexertion was evaluated. Novel overexertion in athletes frequently causes exertional rhabdomyolysis with elevated creatine kinase levels, which can be misdiagnosed as liver injury if not properly evaluated.
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