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Alt is 188 is that a mild or dangerous elevation?ast is 88 50 yo female on statins could this be cause? all other bloodwork was normal limits
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Possibly statin: Related or etoh could be a contributing factor...Talk to your physician as these levels are too high.
Answered 3/19/2013
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