Clots can occur in veins or arteries, which are vessels that are part of the body's circulatory system. While both types of vessels help transport blood throughout the body, they each function differently. Veins are low-pressure vessels that carry deoxygenated blood away from the body's organs and back to the heart.
The CPK blood test is a laboratory test that measures creatine phosphokinase (CPK), which is one of the enzymes found in the brain, heart, and skeletal muscles. This is a useful test for helping doctors to diagnose problems such as muscle damage, heart attack, and related conditions.slide 1 of 4.urpose. When the CPK level in the blood is very high, it often means there has been injury or stress to the heart, skeletal muscle tissue, or even the brain. This is because CPK leaks into the bloodstream whenever this type of damage occurs.
The creatine phosphokinase test measures the amount of creatine phosphokinase (CPK) present in the blood. The test is also known as creatine kinase, CPK test, and CK test.Creatine phosphokinase is a specific enzyme found primarily in the heart, skeletal muscle, and brain. The creatine phosphokinase test is performed to assess damage to tissue in the brain, muscle tissue, or heart.When tissue is damaged, creatine phosphokinase leaks from tissue into the blood. The test is used to diagnose and evaluate the following conditions:1  heart attack. 2  chest pain. 3  muscle damage. 4  early dermatomyositis (a muscle and connective-tissue disease). 5  polymyositis (results in inflammation of the muscles).hen tissue is damaged, creatine phosphokinase leaks from tissue into the blood. The test is used to diagnose and evaluate the following conditions: 1  heart attack. 2  chest pain. 3  muscle damage. 4  early dermatomyositis (a muscle and connective-tissue disease). 5  polymyositis (results in inflammation of the muscles).