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If an examination of a patient indicated elevated levels of AST but normal levels of ALT, what would be your tentative diagnosis?
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AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) and ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) are enzymes that are primarily found in the liver. When the liver is damaged, these enzymes are released into the bloodstream. Therefore, elevated levels of these enzymes in the blood can indicate Show more…
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