Elevation of creatinine phosphokinase in heat syndrome

Goh, T.C.; Fock, K.M.

Singapore Medical Journal 26(4-5): 369-371

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0037-5675
PMID: 4071091
Document Number: 259185
Enzymes (CPK, LDH, SGOT) were measured in ten patients diagnosed to have heat disorders viz, heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Creatinine phosphokinase was found to be elevated in 7 out of 10 patients. CPK-MB isoenzyme was elevated in 2 out of 4 cases measured. The significance of these results is discussed.

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