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Since AST is not only found in hepatocytes but it's also found in myocytes then an isolated AST elevation without high ALT should immediately ring the bell of cardiac cell damage such as ischemia or MI.

3 yr old, had some cold, mother gave aspirin, then cold continued, then vomiting, then strange behavior, then lethargy, then brought to hospital. Examination: depressed consciousness and skin petechiae Labs: shooting ALT, AST, high ammonia, LP negative, low glucose, normal electrolytes. What's...