A high level of creatine kinase isoenzyme indicates possible damage to cardiac muscle tissue, skeletal muscle tissue, brain tissue, etc.
Creatine kinase isoenzyme is mainly found in cardiac muscle, skeletal muscle, brain and other tissues. If the tissue is damaged, creatine kinase isoenzyme is released into the blood, and the degree of tissue damage can be assessed.
1. Myocardial injury: Creatine kinase isoenzyme is very sensitive for diagnosing acute myocardial infarction, and it is also suggestive of myocardial injury such as angina pectoris, pericarditis and chronic atrial fibrillation.
2. Skeletal muscle injury: Creatine kinase isoenzyme may be elevated in skeletal muscle diseases, such as myasthenia gravis, myasthenia gravis, and progressive muscular dystrophy.
3. False elevation of creatine kinase isoenzyme can be seen in patients on chronic dialysis and in patients with certain malignant tumors.
Elevated creatine kinase isoenzyme requires prompt medical attention to identify the cause and treatment.