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Is AST Level Of 44 A Cause For Concern?
I am a 66 year old male with a recent ast # of 44. I have been taking statins for 17 years and am also taking metoprolol and losartin as a result of hbp along with an implant to control ventricular tachycardia. Should I be concerned with the ast number?
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Hello,
I understand your concern. Normal levels of AST vary from 10 to 49 units per liter, so 44 is a very mild elevation and no reason for concern.
However, being on statins, which are known to increase liver enzyme levels, you should regularly test for AST and ALT.
I hope this helps.
Wishing you all the best.
I understand your concern. Normal levels of AST vary from 10 to 49 units per liter, so 44 is a very mild elevation and no reason for concern.
However, being on statins, which are known to increase liver enzyme levels, you should regularly test for AST and ALT.
I hope this helps.
Wishing you all the best.
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