[Laboratory diagnostics in transient loss of consciousness : Serum lactate compared to serum creatine kinase as diagnostic indicator for generalized tonic-clonic seizures].

CONCLUSION: The determination of the lactate value as point-of-care diagnostics appears to be highly relevant in the rapid clarification of unclear episodes with transient loss of consciousness. The CK level at follow-up is also suitable for distinguishing GTCS from syncope but is inferior to the serum lactate value.
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Source: Der Nervenarzt - March 21, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Dafotakis M, Heckelmann J, Zechbauer S, Litmathe J, Brokmann J, Willmes K, Surges R, Matz O Tags: Nervenarzt Source Type: research