Creatine Kinase-MB (CK-MB)
CK-MB is a specific form of the Creatine Kinase enzyme found mainly in heart muscle. Unlike total CK, it is more specific to heart injury, making it useful for confirming a heart attack, especially when measured alongside Troponin.
Creatine Kinase (CK)
CK, or Creatine Kinase, is an enzyme found in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscles. When muscle tissue is damaged, including heart muscle during a heart attack, CK is released into the blood, making it a useful marker for muscle