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Case Report

Volume 4, Number 1, January 2013, pages 12-14


Severe Rhabdomyolysis Associated With a Popular High-Intensity At-Home Exercise Program

Tables

Table 1. Daily Laboratory Values
 
ChemistryDay #1Day #2Day #3Day #4Day #5Day #6Day #7
Ref: Creatinine kinase (CK), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT).
CK ( IU/L)
(Note: Max daily values)
1,286,900136,660121,460112,41452,61034,56037,120
AST17201785189615291053797448
ALT364475500495455452362
Alkaline phosphatase55515250495147
BUN16681091117
Creatinine1.11.00.91.01.00.90.9

 

Table 2. Common Risk Factors Associated With Rhabdomyolysis
 
Risk Factor TypeExamples
Drug UsePCP, cocaine, amphetamines
SeizuresStatus epilepticus
TraumaCar accidents, crush injury, burn
EnvonomationSnake bites, bee stings, centipede bites
InfectionsInfluenza A, Influenza B
MedicationsStatins, diuretics
Underlying Medical ConditionChronic kidney disease, hypothyroidism
Excessive Muscular ExertionMarathon run, military training
Hereditary ConditionMcArdle syndrome, carnitine palmitoyltransferase deficiency, sickle cell disease
Inflammatory DisordersDermatomyositis, polymyositis