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Could The Elevated Value Of CPK Be A Matter Of Concern?

I m 59 years old and had undergone heart bypass one year ago

With blood flow medicine, aspirin and crestor taken, test show i have cpk raised to 226 three months later and to 550 six months later.



I understand this shows some form of muscle damage. Cardiologist says that it is ok, only when it reaches 1000 will it cause some concern. normal tests such as cholestrol, LDL, HDL , liver function(ALT, AST) are ok.



Is there measure to ensure that cpk is restored to normal. Can any nutritional supplements such as COQ10, omega 3, ALA, as well as controlled dieting and exercises ( on a treadmill, skipping) help.? i have stopped taking crestor for about three weeks now.



Doctor, thanks for your advice and hope to receive your reply



Regards

Francis







Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
don’t think of CPK levels just forget it
all u have to do is take all the medicines prescribed by ur cardiologist
stay fit do ur regular exercises.
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Could The Elevated Value Of CPK Be A Matter Of Concern?

don’t think of CPK levels just forget it all u have to do is take all the medicines prescribed by ur cardiologist stay fit do ur regular exercises.