Myopathy for the general internist: Statins and much more.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Patients with muscle diseases are often seen initially by general practitioners. This article reviews how to evaluate and manage such patients, including those taking a statin, how to interpret creatine kinase (CK) test results, and how to recognize common as well as potentially dangerous myopathies.
Medical subject headings
- Internal Medicine
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscular Diseases
- Symptom Assessment