{"product_id":"creatinekinase-ck","title":"Creatine Kinase (CK)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Creatine Kinase (CK)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCreatine Kinase (CK), also known as creatine phosphokinase (CPK), is an enzyme found in various tissues and cells in the body, including muscles and the brain. CK plays a crucial role in cellular energy production, especially in those cells that require high energy levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy test for Creatine Kinase (CK)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTesting for CK is useful in the diagnosis of muscle diseases, such as muscular dystrophy, and in the evaluation of damage to muscle tissue, which can occur after a heart attack, physical trauma, or with prolonged muscle strain. It can also help monitor individuals using certain medications that may cause muscle damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA CK test can help determine the extent of muscle damage or the presence of a muscle disease. It is used to diagnose acute or chronic damage to muscles and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a high Creatine Kinase level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh levels of CK can indicate recent muscle damage, active muscle disease, or a recent heart attack. Intense physical exertion, muscle diseases like myopathy or muscular dystrophy, and even some medications can lead to elevated CK values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a low Creatine Kinase level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLow levels of CK are usually not concerning and may indicate a lack of muscle mass or highly efficient muscle function. In most cases, a low CK level is not considered an indicator of health problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47695297872218,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Creatinekinase_CK.png?v=1755941858","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/creatinekinase-ck","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}