CPK (creatine phosphokinase): what the test is for and why it is high or low
CPK, or creatine phosphokinase, is an enzyme present in muscle tissues, the brain and the heart. In the presence of damage to these organs, this enzyme is released into the bloodstream, resulting in an increase in its concentration. Thus, high CPK can be caused by a heart attack, stroke or muscle damage, for example. CPK […]
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