Possible Role of CPK-MB in the Early Detection of Alcohol Related Cardiac Damage
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 12
Abstract
Alcohol: A potent psychoactive drug, causes acute and chronic changes in all organ systems. Alcohol consumption in large quantities over a long period of time causes cardiac morbidity. Association between excessive consumption and congestive cardiomyopathy has long been known. (1) Patients consuming > 90 g of alcohol a day for > 5 years are at risk for the development of asymptomatic Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy.(2) CPK-MB is a sensitive, specific and cost effective test used in diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.(3)(4) Few studies, in alcoholics show raised levels due to chronic myocardial damage.
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Dr Paramveer Singh
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