How long has CK been validated to predict infarct size Eric ? TnT is a far
better prognostic indicator as far as that goes,
Philip Hyde
Boston
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Kilpatrick [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 31 January 2002 14:26
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Subject: Cardiac marker panel
We are coming under increasing pressure to offer CK in addition to troponin
T in assessing all types of chest pain. At a recent meeting in Blackpool our
cardiologists felt exposed that they were the only hospital who did TnTs
without also CKs. We recommend only using TnT unless it is a barn door
infarct and a CK is wanted to assess infarct size (we also make exceptions
for other conditions like renal failure).
Were our heart docs correct in saying most other labs also routinely measure
CK in addition troponin or is there largely a 'troponin only' policy
elsewhere?
Eric
Dr. Eric S. Kilpatrick
Consultant in Chemical Pathology
Hull Royal Infirmary
Anlaby Rd
Hull HU3 2JZ
Tel: 01482-607708
Fax: 01482-607725
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