TCTMD

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 ...
TCTMD

CK-MB More Accurate Than Troponin in Identifying Post-PCI MI

For assessing myocardial injury following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), troponin I is overly sensitive and fails to distinguish procedure-related myocardial infarction (MI) from minor ...
Medscape

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.
EurekAlert!

Enzyme level linked to death after angioplasty

DALLAS, Aug. 20 – A test commonly used to diagnose heart attacks may also identify patients at increased risk of death after balloon angioplasty, according to a study in today's rapid access issue of ...