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How would you approach a patient with elevated CPK in the 500-1000 range with no weakness on exam or myositis on MRI but with positive HMGCoA ab?

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Rheumatology · University of Pittsburgh

No treatment but follow closely for weakness and muscle enzyme further elevation. If CK starts to go up and doubles and triples, or weakness start, then start treatment as soon as possible.

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