Cpk Level
Health Encyclopedia: Cpk
CK; Creatine kinase; Creatine phosphokinase
Normal Values
What abnormal results mean
High CPK levels may be seen in patients who have:
- Heart attack
- Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle)
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Central nervous system trauma or stroke -
Convulsions - Delirium tremens
- Dermatomyositis or polymyositis
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Electric shock - Muscular dystrophies
- Pulmonary infarction (lung t...
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CPK
...sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing. Why the test is performed When the total CPK level is very high, it usually means there has been injury or stress to the heart, the... Read more »CPK isoenzymes
...to diagnose a heart attack. The extent of the elevation depends on the severity of the heart attack. CPK levels may remain elevated up to 24 hours after a heart attack, and sometimes even longer. ... Read more »CPK isoenzymes
...be some throbbing. Why the test is performed CPK isoenzymes are performed when the total CPK level is elevated. Isoenzyme testing can help differentiate the source of the damaged tissue.... Read more »Spinal muscular atrophy
...Flaccid muscles Muscle fasciculation Fasciculation of tongue muscle Elevated CPK levels Tests: Muscle biopsy Electromyography ... Read more »CPK isoenzymes
...injections, recent surgery, and vigorous and prolonged exercise or immobilization. Drugs that can increase CPK measurements include the following: Amphotericin B Ampicillin Some... Read more »Images
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