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Does this test have other names? Creatine phosphokinase, CK, CPK What is this test? This test measures the amount of an enzyme called creatine kinase (CK) in your blood. CK is a type of protein. The muscle cells in your body need…

Does this test have other names? CK-MB What is this test? This test measures the amount of an isoenzyme of creatine kinase (CK) in your blood. It is called CK-MB. Your body makes 3 forms of CK, including CK-MB. CK is found…

Does this test have other names? Ratio of CK-MB to total CK, cardiac index What is this test? This test measures the amount of creatine kinase (CK), an enzyme, in your blood. Creatine kinase is also called creatine phosphokinase (CPK).…

Does this test have other names? Creatine kinase, creatine phosphokinase with isoenzymes, CK, CPK, CK-MM, CK-MB, CK-BB What is this test? This test is used to find damage to muscles in your body, including your heart muscle. Creatine kinase (CK)…

How to create an exercise program Exercise is vital for your health. It can improve your overall sense of well-being. Even low-to-moderate intensity activities for 30 minutes a day can help. These can include: Aerobic exercise Aerobic activities are best for the…

Does this test have other names? Serum creatinine, blood creatinine What is this test? This is a blood test that measures how well your kidneys work. Filtering and clearing waste products out of your blood are important kidney functions. Creatinine…

Does this test have other names? Urine creatinine What is this test? This test measures the level of a substance called creatinine in your urine. Creatinine is a waste product that your body makes when you use your muscles. It’s…

Does this test have other names? CRCL, CCT What is this test? This test measures how well your kidneys are working and how well blood is flowing to them. Creatinine is a waste product that comes from normal muscle use…

If you have a mental health condition, you know that some days are harder than others. For those times when you may be a danger to yourself or to those around you, a crisis intervention team (CIT) can help. You…

What is Crohn’s disease? Crohn’s disease occurs when there is redness and swelling (inflammation) and sores along your digestive tract. It is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. Crohn’s disease is a long-term,…

What is Crohn’s disease in children? Crohn’s disease is when there is redness, swelling (inflammation), and sores along the digestive tract. It is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn’s disease is a long-term (chronic)…

Certain tests are needed to find out if a person has cancer or if some other problem (such as an infection) is causing cancer symptoms. Sometimes tests need to be repeated if the person’s condition changes, if a sample of…