Biochemistry of Submarine and Diving Stress. III. Plasma Creatine, Creatine Phosphate and Creatine Phosphokinase Responses to Hypercapnia

Abstract

Creatine phosphokinase, the enzyme which is currently the most sensitive tool for detecting myocardial infarction, has been shown to also be useful for the detection of serious or irreversible damage to animals exposed to stressful levels of environmental carbon dioxide. Since accumulation of carbon dioxide is a problem for which Navy divers must be constantly alert and which may affect workers in any confined environment, this analysis is suggested as a clinical test for monitoring potential damage to the health of operational personnel. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 14, 1971
Accession Number
AD0734126

Entities

People

  • Donald V. Tappan

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Atmospheres
  • Biochemistry
  • Biomedical Research
  • Blood
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Environment
  • Hypercapnia
  • Indicators
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Myocardial Ischemia
  • Navy
  • Rodents
  • Submarines

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