Will myocardial enzymes still be elevated after the fever subsides?
Sep 26, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xin
Introduction
In general, after fever subsides, cardiac enzymes may remain elevated or return to normal. If the patient's elevated body temperature and increased cardiac enzyme levels are caused by myocardial damage, the cardiac enzyme levels will not decrease quickly even after body temperature returns to normal. The patient may take medications such as isosorbide nitrate tablets and enteric-coated aspirin tablets for treatment, under medical guidance.
In general, after fever subsides, myocardial enzymes may still remain elevated, or they may not. The specific situation is analyzed as follows:
1. Yes
If the patient's elevated body temperature and increased myocardial enzymes are caused by myocardial damage, even if body temperature returns to normal, the myocardial enzyme levels will not decrease quickly. Under medical guidance, patients can take medications such as isosorbide nitrate tablets and enteric-coated aspirin tablets for treatment.
2. No
If the elevated myocardial enzymes are due to fever from a common cold, the enzyme levels usually return to normal after the fever resolves, which generally does not require excessive concern.
It is recommended that patients seek timely medical attention when experiencing discomfort and receive standardized treatment under a doctor’s guidance, which helps promote recovery.
