Question

question 27 (mandatory) (1 point) listen a 47 - year - old male patient presents with an elevated ast and an elevated lactic dehydrogenase. where do you suspect the problem occurring? a) heart b) bone breakdown c) liver d) kidney e) prostate

Explanation:

AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) and Lactic Dehydrogenase (LDH) are enzymes. AST is found in the heart, liver, skeletal muscle, etc. LDH is present in many tissues including the heart. Elevated levels of both can be associated with heart - related issues (e.g., myocardial infarction where cell damage leads to enzyme release into the bloodstream). Bone breakdown is more associated with markers like alkaline phosphatase. The liver also has AST, but LDH elevation in isolation for liver may not be as strongly indicative as in combination for heart in some cases (though liver diseases can also cause both to be elevated, but heart is a more likely primary suspect here). Kidney has its own specific enzymes (e.g., creatinine - related markers). Prostate has markers like PSA (Prostate - Specific Antigen).

Answer:

A. Heart