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Dynamics of some biochemical indices in myocardial infarction treated with thrombolysis and creatine phosphate

O Weinbergová1, K Zeman, J Komárek

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine III, Faculty Hospital, Olomouc.

Acta Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis Facultatis Medicae
|January 1, 1996
PubMed

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Creatine phosphate (Neoton) administration in myocardial infarction patients showed higher levels of cardiac enzymes like CK, AST, and LDH. This cardioprotective drug also shifted peak CK activity to earlier hours post-anginal pain onset.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading cause of mortality.
  • Early detection and management of MI are crucial.
  • Biochemical markers play a vital role in diagnosing and monitoring MI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of intravenously administered creatine phosphate (Neoton) on biochemical indices in patients experiencing their first myocardial infarction.
  • To assess the impact of Neoton on cardiac enzyme activity levels and timing post-MI onset.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 98 patients with their first myocardial infarction.
  • Intravenous administration of creatine phosphate (Neoton).
  • Monitoring of serum biochemical indices, including cardioselective enzyme activity, in treated patients compared to a control group.

Main Results:

  • Patients treated with Neoton exhibited significantly higher serum levels of creatine kinase (CK), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) compared to the control group.
  • A notable shift in the peak activity of CK towards earlier hours after the onset of anginal pain was observed in the Neoton-treated group.

Conclusions:

  • Intravenous creatine phosphate (Neoton) influences the serum levels and activity timing of key cardiac enzymes in acute myocardial infarction.
  • These findings suggest Neoton's potential role in modulating the biochemical response to myocardial infarction, warranting further investigation into its cardioprotective mechanisms.

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