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) ...

A CK test checks the level of creatine kinase enzyme in your blood. High creatine kinase levels can mean muscle damage or disease. Healthcare providers may test CK to find out if you have thyroid ...

What rise in creatine kinase (CK) is considered significant in patients on statin therapy? Does the presence or absence of myalgia symptoms affect significance? At what CK level should therapy be ...

A systematic review of 39 English-language, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, each involving at least 100 adults with hyperlipidemia, evaluated adverse effects associated with ...