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Elevated CK-MB post-PCI predicts increased mortality

Parma, Italy - Authors of a new, prospective, multicenter study say their research is the first to clearly show a link between elevated creatine kinase MB (CK-MB) post-PCI and increased risk of ...
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Even modest increases of CK-MB raise mortality risk post PCI: inflammatory process suspected

Cleveland, OH - Patients who develop even modest increases of creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) after PCI are at an increased risk of death within the first 4 months postprocedure, a new study indicates.
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What Creatine Kinase Is and Why You Might Need a Test

A CK test checks the level of creatine kinase enzyme in your blood. High creatine kinase levels can mean muscle damage or disease. Healthcare providers may test CK to find out if you have thyroid ...
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Study Proposes New CK-MB Threshold for Periprocedural MI

Definitions for what constitutes elevation of creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) vary widely among centers. Setting absolute rather than relative thresholds may help pinpoint clinically relevant levels of the ...