Creatine phosphokinase-MB is an enzyme that is found in the blood produced by the creatine kinase myocardial band. This is a cardiac marker. Increases levels of creatine phosphokinase-MB indicated inflammation of heart muscles. There are two variants in the enzyme.
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Creatine phosphokinase-MB (CKP-MB) is an indicator of the cardiac event, but it is not very specific. There are a number of conditions in which CPK-MB could be raised apart from cardiac issues. Troponin I is a better indicator. Troponin I has very high sensitivity level ... Read Full »
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