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CPK is an enzyme that stands for Creatine Phospho Kinase. It is elevated in :
- Myocardial infarction (MI),
- Myocarditis,
- Traumatic Muscle injury,
- Rhabdomyolysis,
- Muscular dystrophy,
- Myositis, polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Myopathy,
- Severe muscular exertion,
- Malignant hyperthermia,
- Hypothyroidism,
- Cerebral infarction,
- Surgery,
- Reye syndrome,
- Tetanus,
- Convulsions,
- IM injections,
- Alcoholism,
- DC Shock.
- Drugs: clofibrate, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors like Simvastatin
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoCPK stands for creatine phosphokinase. High level of CPK means muscle damage. High levels of CPK indicate injury, severe muscle breakdown, inflammation of the muscles or inflammation of cardiac muscles.
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∙ 13y ago(In Cats) CPK creatinine kinase elevations may be seen with inflammation, infection or trauma within the muscle. In cats, anorexia may cause high CPK values.
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What causes cpk level?
When the total CPK level is very high, it usually means there has been injury or stress to muscle tissue, the heart, or the brain. Muscle tissue injury is most likely. When a muscle is damaged, CPK leaks into the bloodstream.
What causes elevated CPK level?
When the total CPK level is very high, it usually means there has been injury or stress to muscle tissue, the heart, or the brain. Muscle tissue injury is most likely. When a muscle is damaged, CPK leaks into the bloodstream.
What causes elevated CPK?
When the total CPK level is very high, it usually means there has been injury or stress to muscle tissue, the heart, or the brain. Muscle tissue injury is most likely. When a muscle is damaged, CPK leaks into the bloodstream.
What causes elevation?
When the total CPK level is very high, it usually means there has been injury or stress to muscle tissue, the heart, or the brain. Muscle tissue injury is most likely. When a muscle is damaged, CPK leaks into the bloodstream.
What causes a high PH level?
What causes a high PH level in the blood
What is CPK chemistry blood test?
CPK is an enzyme called creatine kinase. It is mostly found in the heart, brain and muscle tissues. When there is trauma or damage to those tissues the enzyme is released into the bloodstream where it shows up as an elevated CPK on bloodwork. CPK is often elevated after a heavy workout or any type of crushing injury. The CPK is often elevated soon after a heart attack. Some muscle degenerating diseases also can be detected by a constantly high CPK level. It is up to your physician to determine the significance of the result. CPK can further be broken down into specific sub-enzymes called iso-enzymes. One is heart specific, one is muscle specific and so on. So if a CPK level is elevated and the cause is not known, testing for iso-enzymes can indicate what body tissue the CPK is coming from.
Will the CPK level elevate after being placed in restraints?
Yes
Is a cpk level of 197 abnormal?
just borderline but normal
What is a high CPK value is suggestive of?
myocardial infarction
What does the medical abbreviation blood CPK level mean?
Creatine Phosphokinase
What diagnosis does heart attack indicate?
high CPK-MB
What is a normal blood creatinine phophokinase level?
A normal creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level is anywhere from 10 to 120 micrograms per liter (mg/L). CPK is released when a muscle is damaged and can show whether a person has had a heart attack.
