Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8317719 Clinical Biochemistry 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
►Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of unintentional poisoning. ►This compound binds to hemoglobin and reduces oxygen delivery to the tissues. ►Myocardial injury is also caused by specific cellular or subcellular mechanisms. ►Heart involvement includes cardiomyopathies, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias. ►Highly sensitive troponin immunoassays may be useful for early triage of patients.
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