A1C, LDL, HDL… the number of medical abbreviations you might see on your patient portal is enough to make you think your doctor speaks an entirely different language. Two such acronyms you may be less ...
Why it matters: ALT and AST are key liver enzymes, and changes in their levels can indicate liver cell injury or other health issues. How they’re tested: Blood tests measure these enzymes, with ...
Dr. Roach: I’m a 65-year-old male. On my recent semiannual checkup, my labs showed an AST level of 53 U/L and an ALT level of 62 U/L. I am concerned about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. In addition ...