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Creatine Kinase MBA

Q: Is chest pain always a symptom of heart attack?

No, having chest pain does not always mean that you are having a heart attack. Chest pain can be due to other reasons such as strain in chest muscles and lung problems. Apart from that, chest pain can also mean that your arteries are getting hardened. If pain in the chest occurs during exercise or stress, it is known as angina. The pain continues for few minutes and then stops. But, you should never ignore chest pain and must always consult a doctor as early as possible.

Q: Does rise in levels of CK MB means that my heart muscles are damaged?

The rise in levels of CK MB can also be due to damage to skeletal muscles. However, sometimes there is damage to both skeletal and heart muscles.

Q: Any additional tests are required after CK MB tests?

Yes, the doctor can advise ECG. If your CK MB levels are raised, the doctor may advise angiography, exercise stress test, cardiac CT or MRI, and Troponin T test.

Q: What steps should be taken to avoid any heart problems?

To keep your heart healthy, the most important thing is to maintain a healthy weight. Eat a healthy diet, avoid fried foods, exercise regularly, go for regular medical check-ups, control stress, avoid smoke, and avoid heavy alcohol consumption.

Q: Is there any risk associated with this test?

There is no risk associated with the test. However, since this test involves a needle prick to withdraw the blood sample, in very rare cases, a patient may experience increased bleeding, hematoma formation (blood collection under the skin), bruising or infection at the site of needle prick.

Q: Is there any special preparation required for the test?

No, there is no special preparation required for the test.

Also known as CK Isoenzyme MB

₹520

You need to provide

Blood 2

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

No special preparation required

Understanding Creatine Kinase MBA

What is Creatine Kinase MBA?

Creatine Kinase MB (CK-MB) test measures the amount of CK-MB enzyme. They are mostly found in heart muscles and elevated level of CK-MB is an indication of heart damage or heart attack. It also monitors the efficacy of ongoing heart treatment.

This test is recommended in case of symptoms such as pain in chest, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea and sudden sweating. Normal range of CK-MB 5-25 IU/L.

What is Creatine Kinase MBA used for?

To diagnose a heart attack
To diagnose subsequent heart attacks
To monitor heart damage

Interpreting Creatine Kinase MBA results

Interpretations

Sex	Reference Range
Males	< 171 U/L
Females	< 145 U/L

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Creatine Kinase MBA

Frequently Asked Questions about Creatine Kinase MBA

Q. Is chest pain always a symptom of heart attack?

No, having chest pain does not always mean that you are having a heart attack. Chest pain can be due to other reasons such as strain in chest muscles and lung problems. Apart from that, chest pain can also mean that your arteries are getting hardened. If pain in the chest occurs during exercise or stress, it is known as angina. The pain continues for few minutes and then stops. But, you should never ignore chest pain and must always consult a doctor as early as possible.

Q. Does rise in levels of CK MB means that my heart muscles are damaged?

The rise in levels of CK MB can also be due to damage to skeletal muscles. However, sometimes there is damage to both skeletal and heart muscles.

Q. Any additional tests are required after CK MB tests?

Yes, the doctor can advise ECG. If your CK MB levels are raised, the doctor may advise angiography, exercise stress test, cardiac CT or MRI, and Troponin T test.

Q. What steps should be taken to avoid any heart problems?

To keep your heart healthy, the most important thing is to maintain a healthy weight. Eat a healthy diet, avoid fried foods, exercise regularly, go for regular medical check-ups, control stress, avoid smoke, and avoid heavy alcohol consumption.

Q. Is there any risk associated with this test?

There is no risk associated with the test. However, since this test involves a needle prick to withdraw the blood sample, in very rare cases, a patient may experience increased bleeding, hematoma formation (blood collection under the skin), bruising or infection at the site of needle prick.

Q. Is there any special preparation required for the test?

No, there is no special preparation required for the test.

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