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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Creatine Kinase

Health Encyclopedia: Cpk

Alternative Names

CK; Creatine kinase; Creatine phosphokinase


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Health Guide

CPK isoenzymes test
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CPK isoenzymes
Creatine phosphokinase - isoenzymes; Creatine kinase - isoenzymes; CK - isoenzymes What the risks are Special considerations Factors... Read more »
Electromyography
...Special considerations Trauma to the muscle from EMG may cause false results on blood tests (such as creatine kinase), a muscle biopsy, or other tests. Read more »
CPK
CK; Creatine kinase; Creatine phosphokinase What the risks are Excessive bleeding Fainting or feeling light-headed Hematoma (blood... Read more »
CPK
CK; Creatine kinase; Creatine phosphokinase Normal Values What abnormal results mean High CPK levels may be seen in patients who have: ... Read more »

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