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- Title: Persistent Increase in Aspartate Aminotransferase in an Asymptomatic Patient (Clinical Case Study) (Case Study)
- Author : Clinical Chemistry
- Release Date : January 01, 2009
- Genre: Chemistry,Books,Science & Nature,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 187 KB
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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.