Induced Rhabdomyolysis Associated With Decompensated Cirrhosis

• Main Authors: William Dungan MD (Author), Gabrielle Young BS (Author), Bradley Collins DO (Author), John Romano MD (Author), Nicholas Honko MD (Author), Don Rockey MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Rhabdomyolysis (RBD) occurs secondary to tissue injury, resulting in (muscle) cell lysis and release of intracellular electrolytes and proteins into circulation. An elevation in the muscle enzyme, creatine kinase (CK), is a diagnostic marker and indicates muscle breakdown. Symptoms include dark urin...