Evaluation of Creatine Kinase, Lactate Dehydrogenase, and Amylase Concentrations in Umbilical Blood of Preterm Infants after Long-Term Tocolysis

Creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and amylase levels of preterm infants following long-term tocolysis in pregnant women are limited. The objective of this study was to determine if the tocolytic therapy affects CK, LDH, and amylase levels in the umbilical blood. This study included...

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Main Authors: Yoshiyuki Nakajima, Naoki Masaoka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/278379