Over one year, 2028 patients (mean age, 52.7; 59.9% women) were prospectively enrolled. Samples for CK-MB testing were obtained at the time of presentation.

Mar 12, 2004 · Question. Some patients presenting with pneumonia have elevated creatine kinase (CK) levels. What is the pathophysiology behind this, and does this finding have any …

The measurement of CK, especially the isoenzyme CK-MB, is considered as an alternative to Tn measurement to detect heart injury, but only if this latter is not available. Blood CK-MB may be ...