Persistent Increase in Aspartate Aminotransferase in an Asymptomatic Patient (Clinical Case Study) (Case Study) Persistent Increase in Aspartate Aminotransferase in an Asymptomatic Patient (Clinical Case Study) (Case Study)

Persistent Increase in Aspartate Aminotransferase in an Asymptomatic Patient (Clinical Case Study) (Case Study‪)‬

Clinical Chemistry 2009, August, 55, 8

Clinical Chemistry
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CASE A 66-year-old woman without a preexisting history of liver disease presented with chest discomfort and dyspnea. Laboratory studies revealed an isolated increase in aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (3) that prompted consultation with a hepatologist. The patient was a retired schoolteacher and took no medications. She affirmed alcohol use estimated at 2 oz of spirits daily.

GENRE
Science & Nature
RELEASED
2009
1 August
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
13
Pages
PUBLISHER
American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Inc.
SIZE
187.9
KB

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