CPK
Heart damage indicator
CPK stands for creatine phosphokinase, an enzyme found in muscle tissue, the heart, and the brain.
Elevated CPK levels in blood tests indicate muscle damage—from heart attacks, intense exercise, or muscular diseases.
Also called CK (creatine kinase).
Separately, CPK is the casual abbreviation for California Pizza Kitchen, the restaurant chain.
Protein that hastens reactions
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- muscle damageTorn tissue fibers
- myocardial infarctionCardiac tissue death event
- troponinMuscle regulatory protein complex
muscular dystrophy · serum · elevation · diagnosis · laboratory · biomarker · heart attack · myoglobin
Casual dining chain restaurant
- pizzeriaRestaurant serving Italian pies
- franchiseLicensed business operation
- chainLinked segments forming length
- casual diningModerately priced sit-down eating
menu · flatbread · wood-fired · artisanal · fusion · gourmet · appetizers · salads
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- muscle damageTorn tissue fibers
- myocardial infarctionCardiac tissue death event
troponin · muscular dystrophy · serum · elevation · diagnosis · laboratory · biomarker · heart attack · myoglobin · phosphorylation
California Pizza Kitchen
Casual dining chain restaurant
- pizzeriaRestaurant serving Italian pies
- franchiseLicensed business operation
- chainLinked segments forming length
casual dining · menu · flatbread · wood-fired · artisanal · fusion · gourmet · appetizers · salads · pastas