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a) Creatine Kinase- MB
Yes
CK-MB becomes elevated 6-10 hrs after an infarct. The most sensitive CK
parameter is the index form (CK-MB/total CK). Remember that serial levels
must be obtained (based on the time of presentation with respect to the
time of pain onset) and that a single negative initial CK cannot rule
out a myocardial infarction. A negative CK series does not exclude angina.
There may be more than one
correct answer for this decision point.
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