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What conditions other than liver problems can cause increased AST?

April 26, 2017AST cause Conditions increased liver problems

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What conditions other than liver problems can cause increased AST?

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Conditions that affect other organs, such as the heart and skeletal muscle, can cause elevations of AST. Mild to moderate increases may be seen with vigorous excercise and muscle injury or in conditions such as acute pancreatitis and heart attacks.