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Microcomputer-assisted interpretative reporting of sequential cardiac profile data.

T S Talamo·F J Losos·D W Mercer
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The authors have developed a microcomputer-based system for interpretative reporting of sequential cardiac profile data, which consists of creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme levels. Patient demographic data and test results (total creatine kinase [CK], MB isoenzyme of CK [CK-MB], lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme 1 [LD-1], and lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme 2 [LD-2]) are entered manually through the keyboard. Percent MB and LD ratio are calculated. The test results are compared with normal range values, and an interpretative report is generated, including all pertinent demographic information and graphic display of up to 36 previous CK and LD isoenzyme determinations. Interpretative statements are printed beneath the graphic display after analysis of previous test results. The combination of graphic data display and interpretations based on prior data provides useful and accurate information to the cardiologist. Significant discrepancies between computer-assisted and pathologist interpretation were not encountered.

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T S Talamo, F J Losos, D W Mercer. 1986. Microcomputer-assisted interpretative reporting of sequential cardiac profile data.. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcp%2F86.3.336

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