[Acute coronary syndrome without elevation of the ST segment: prognostic significance of determining the levels of troponin I and CPK-MBmass].

Aim: To assess diagnostic and prognostic role of CPK-MBmass and troponin I(TnI) in patients with acute coronary syndrome without persistent ST segment elevation (ACS).

Material And Methods: Standard laboratory and device tests, measurements of CPK-MBmass and TnI levels at admission, 12 and 24 hours after hospitalization were performed in 51 ACS patients (33 men, 18 women, mean age 63 +/- 8.2 years).