Deoxycytidylate deaminase in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction
Georgiades, C.; Cokkinos, D.V.; Kalofoutis, A.; Miras, C.
Acta Cardiologica 40(2): 247-254
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5385 PMID: 3873159 Document Number: 257316
The diagnostic value of deoxycytidylate deaminase (dCMP) in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) was examined in 31 healthy controls and 32 patients with proven AMI. Its specificity in normal controls was 93.5%. Its highest levels were measured on the 3rd to 5th post-infarct day, when its sensitivity reached 97.5%. Its diagnostic performance was similar to that of SGOT . Its peak levels showed a highly significant correlation (P < 0.001) with those of the above enzymes. The measurement of dCMP may be a valuable complement in the diagnosis of AMI since this enzyme is not affected by lung infarction or hemolysis. Since it expresses tissue regeneration rather than destruction it may aid in the assessment of various interventions designed for the promotion of myocardial healing process.