Activity of cardiac enzymes measured in the coronary sinus in acute myocardial infarction.
Three patients with acute infarction of the anterior wall of the heart underwent catheterisation of the coronary sinus. Samples were taken for estimation of activity of cardiac enzymes. A small gradient was demonstrated between the sinus and the venous blood, suggesting that the coronary sinus is the conduit by which these enzymes are liberated into the systemic circulation.
Broadhurst
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Department of Cardiology, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, U.K.
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Raftery
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D000368:Aged; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases / Q000097:blood*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007527:Isoenzymes; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000201:enzymology*
D007527:Isoenzymes; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases; D003402:Creatine Kinase