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After a heart attack, the levels of certain enzymes rise in the serum. Which enzyme would you monitor within 24 hours following a suspected heart attack?
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According to the explanation, there are many enzymes that increase after a heart attack, but the one that is specifically mentioned is CPK or creatine phosphokinase. Show more…
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