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Bob had his blood work done, and his AST and ALT levels werehigh. His AST was higher than his ALT. What condition might causethese enzymes to be elevated in that manner?

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An ASTALT ratio higher than one where the AST is higher than ALT is suggestive of cirrhosis An ASTALT ratio higher than 21 where the AST is more than twice as high as the ALT is suggestive of alcoholic liver disease    See Answer
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