What is the significance of asymptomatic CK elevation in combination therapy of hyperlipidemia with statin/Niaspan (niacin extended-release tablets)? I have a patient whose lipids were suboptimally ...

CPK is an enzyme found mainly in the muscles, but is also present in the heart and brain. In general terms, when CPK levels are found to be substantially and persistently elevated (as in this patient) ...

Your doctor may recommend the creatine phosphokinase (CPK) test if there's a need to measure CPK enzyme levels in your blood. The cells in your body require this creatine kinase enzyme to generate ...

Your body produces the enzyme creatine kinase (CK) or creatine phosphokinase to keep your muscles functioning properly. Healthcare providers use the CK test to check levels of this protein in your ...

During an evaluation for myasthenia gravis, a 67-year-old white man on statin therapy was found to have a creatine kinase (CK) of 600 mg/dL (normal <200). Although the statin was discontinued, the CK ...