CPK-MB (CK-MB) stands for Creatine Phosphokinase–MB, also called Creatine Kinase-MB. It is a blood test that measures an enzyme found mainly in heart muscle. It can increase when heart muscle is damaged.
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Why is CPK-MB done?
To help evaluate chest pain and possible heart muscle injury.
It can help detect a heart attack, although troponin is now generally preferred because it is more specific and sensitive for heart-muscle injury.
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CK-MB can also rise with myocarditis, heart surgery, significant heart injury, and some other conditions.
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How is the test done?
It requires a blood sample from a vein. Usually no fasting or special preparation is required.
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When does CK-MB rise?
After a heart attack, CK-MB may begin rising at around 3–6 hours, peak around 12–24 hours, and generally return toward normal within 12–48 hours if there is no continuing injury.
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What does a high result mean?
A high CK-MB does not automatically mean a heart attack. Doctors interpret it together with:
Troponin
ECG/EKG
Symptoms
Timing of symptoms
Other blood tests and medical history
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