A healthcare provider may order a Creatine Kinase-MBTest, often along with Total Creatine Kinase Test, if there is suspicion of an injury to the heart, thus pointing to a heart attack. Nowadays, this test is only used as a substitute to troponin test (which is a more specific and accurate test) for diagnosing and monitoring a heart attack.
Signs and symptoms of a heart attack may include:
In case of a heart attack, the CK-MB levels usually rise 3-6 hours after the onset of chest pain. It peaks in 12-24 hours and then returns to a normal value within about 48-72 hours. In case of an ongoing damage to the muscles of the heart, the levels may rise again, or it may remain elevated for longer intervals.
The CK-MB Test may also be ordered to monitor the effectiveness of clot bursting treatment, if administered, after the heart attack. The level usually rises and then falls rapidly, in case the treatment is effective.
Sample required: Blood
Process: Insertion of needle into a vein (arm).
Preparation required: None.However, the healthcare provider should be informed about any medications used before the test, since some medications may interfere with the test results.
Increased levels of CK-MB may also be due to:
Some other conditions affecting the heart, such as angina, pulmonary embolism, and congestive heart failure, usually does not cause an increase in CK-MB levels.
The laboratory test results are NOT to be interpreted as results of a "stand-alone" test. The test results have to be interpreted after correlating with suitable clinical findings and additional supplemental tests/information. Your healthcare providers will explain the meaning of your tests results, based on the overall clinical scenario.
Extensive damage to skeletal muscles can also increase the CK-MB levels, due to the presence of small amounts of CK-MB in skeletal muscles. Troponin test is usually ordered in such cases for more specific results.
Certain medications that you may be currently taking may influence the outcome of the test. Hence, it is important to inform your healthcare provider, the complete list of medications (including any herbal supplements) you are currently taking. This will help the healthcare provider interpret your test results more accurately and avoid unnecessary chances of a misdiagnosis.
and connect with fellow professionals
At DoveMed, our utmost priority is your well-being. We are an online medical resource dedicated to providing you with accurate and up-to-date information on a wide range of medical topics. But we're more than just an information hub - we genuinely care about your health journey. That's why we offer a variety of products tailored for both healthcare consumers and professionals, because we believe in empowering everyone involved in the care process.
Our mission is to create a user-friendly healthcare technology portal that helps you make better decisions about your overall health and well-being. We understand that navigating the complexities of healthcare can be overwhelming, so we strive to be a reliable and compassionate companion on your path to wellness.
As an impartial and trusted online resource, we connect healthcare seekers, physicians, and hospitals in a marketplace that promotes a higher quality, easy-to-use healthcare experience. You can trust that our content is unbiased and impartial, as it is trusted by physicians, researchers, and university professors around the globe. Importantly, we are not influenced or owned by any pharmaceutical, medical, or media companies. At DoveMed, we are a group of passionate individuals who deeply care about improving health and wellness for people everywhere. Your well-being is at the heart of everything we do.
0 Comments
Please log in to post a comment.