A 68 yr old male in an unconcious state is transported to ER after being involve

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A 68 yr old male in an unconcious state is transported to ER after being involved in one car crash, where he drove off the road and hit a tree. It is assumed that he was alone and blacked out. He recived a broken leg, multiple contusions and cuts. Blood samples were drawn upon arrival and in 3 hr intervals for 12 hrs. All control values were within acceptable range. Tests follow- What do they suggest?   

Test Initial Values 3 hrs 9 hrs Ref Ranges Myoglobin 57 ng/mL 140 ng/mL 281 ng/mL 30-90 ng/mL Total CK 112 U/L 170 U/L 390 U/L 15-160 U/L CK-MB 3 ng/mL 6 ng/mL 8 ng/mL 0-5 ng/mL Troponin I 0.10 ng/mL 0.12 ng/mL 0.11 ng/mL <0.40 ng/mL

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Based on the test results:

Based on the overall test results, it is clear that patient has not suffered injuries to heart muscles or has not suffered from acute myocardial infection. Most of these markers have elevated levels due to muscle damage caused as a result of accident.

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