Creatine kinase and myocardial infarction Flashcards
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Define myocardial infarct
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Why do the cells die in a myocardial infarct?
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Why is there a lack of oxygen in a myocardial infarct?
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Why do cells needs oxygen, how do they use it and why do cells die without it?
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How can increased Creatine Kinase levels be related specifically to the death of cardiac muscle rather than skeletal muscle and brain tissue?
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Why is it not a simple measure of Creatine Kinase activity in the serum being a sufficiently good diagnostic test for myocardial infarct?
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How can you recognise different protein isoforms, what methods can be used?
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What other markers can be used for diagnosis of myocardial damage?
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