Statin myopathy: investigations
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Statin myopathy: investigations. Creatinine kinase (CK), Liver enzymes, Vitamin D. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Routine investigations
- Creatinine kinase (CK)
- Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH): hypothyroidism causes raised CK and lipids
- Liver enzymes
- Vitamin D
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- Anti HMGCoAR antibodies
Investigations if CK is >10 times normal
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Investigations if associated with metabolic features
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Investigations if associated with unusual features
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Investigations if symptoms progress after stopping statins
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References
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