Question 1

what is ldh?

Accepted Answer

Enzyme: Lactate dehydrogenase; important in our bodies at the cellular level for energy production.

Question 2

could you explain what is ldh level in terms of heart attack?

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LDH-1: It is an old test which is to relied upon anymore but the ldh subset 1 is found in heart muscles and become elevated when the heart muscles die and they are released into the blood stream.

Question 3

i had a low ldh test which was 100 the normal was 120 how do you interpret this value, and what is the ldh test used for?

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Low ldh: Low LDH levels are generally insignificant except in rare genetically determined cases where muscle fatigue can occur because of faulty breakdown of sugar in muscle cells. High LDH levels are important and can be due to heart failure, certain anemias,liver,kidney or muscle disorders. You should have no worries if you have none of these conditions.

Question 4

what could cause your ldh to be elevated?

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LDH: this is from the wiki on LDH:LDH is a protein that normally appears throughout the body in small amounts. Many cancers can raise LDH levels, so LDH may be used as a tumor marker, but at the same time, it is not useful in identifying a specific kind of cancer. Measuring LDH levels can be helpful in monitoring treatment for cancer. Noncancerous conditions that can raise LDH levels include heart failure, hypothyroidism, anemia, pre-eclampsia, meningitis, encephalitis, acute pancreatitis, HIV and lung or liver disease.[9]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactate_dehydrogenase

Tissue breakdown releases LDH, and therefore LDH can be measured as a surrogate for tissue breakdown, e.g. hemolysis. LDH is measured by the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test (also known as the LDH test or Lactic acid dehydrogenase test). Comparison of the measured LDH values with the normal range help guide diagnosis.[10]

Question 5

what condition can cause ldh to increase?

Accepted Answer

Tissue breakdown: Ldh, lactate dehydrogenase, is an enzyme that is elaborated durung tissue breakdown. It is abundant in your body's red blood cells. Ldh is also used to evaluate lymphoma patients and check for some kinds of cancer.

My guess is that you do not have cancer. You should discuss your results with your doctor and ask him/her what the next step is. You may need some other blood tests. Don't panic.

Question 6

what would cause your ldh to become elevated?

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Ldl: An elevated LDL could be genetic or due to excessive intake of cholesterol.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: ldh?

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See below: Ldh stands for lactate dehydrogenase.  Ldh is measured in the blood and can serve as a marker of cellular death/damage.  Low ldh can be seen in  malnutrition, hypoglycemia, adrenal exhaustion, or low tissue or organ activity.

Question 8

i was wondering what does an ldh level of 226 mean?

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LDH: It means there is an elevation of this enzyme in the blood stream, this is abnormal but not just one cause, read this:

http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/lactate_dehydrogenase.

Question 9

my son has a ldh level of 1007. 
he is two. any reasons?

Accepted Answer

There are many!: There are a long list of causes see below.  Please check with your ordering physician.  She will be working diligently to figure this out.  Don't delay!

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/test-ldh.html

Question 10

my total ldh is low. ldh-1 and 2 low and ldh-3, 4 & 5 all elevated. ?

Accepted Answer

Any symptoms?: Why was the test done? All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, it might have helped to know the actual numbers. If you do not have symptoms, do not worry about the numbers.
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What could cause your ldh to be elevated?

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What condition can cause ldh to increase?

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What would cause your ldh to become elevated?

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What is the definition or description of: ldh?

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I was wondering what does an ldh level of 226 mean?

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My son has a ldh level of 1007. he is two. any reasons?

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My total ldh is low. ldh-1 and 2 low and ldh-3, 4 & 5 all elevated. ?

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