How to Handle Elevated Myocardial Enzyme Levels in Babies

Elevated myocardial enzyme levels in newborns may be related to amniotic fluid contamination. After a thorough examination, it is confirmed that elevated myocardial enzyme levels do not necessarily indicate myocardial disease. Instead, they may be due to the lower normal reference values for infants compared to adults. Treatment usually involves additional therapy to lower myocardial enzyme levels, which generally does not affect the baby’s growth and development, but it is important to be aware of the possibility of congenital myocardial damage.
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