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Cause of high ldh?
very much so.
Why is LDH elevated in B12 deficiency?
LDH enzyme (subtype 4H) is very abundant in red blood cells and heart muscle. In vit B12 deficiency there is high destruction of red cells in the bone marrow and in the blood vessels. As RBCs ruptures they release their inner content into the blood stream. So that's how LDH goes up in the blood.
When heart attack occurs heart tissue enzyme begin to show up in the bloodstream on the third day physicians expect to find what?
Physicians expect to find increasing levels of lactate dehydrogenase (ldh).
What tube is used for LDH?
blue
What could cause an elevated LDH?
Elevated LDH levels can mean that you:(a) are experiencing hemolysis or the breakdown of red blood cells in your body tissues which contain LDH(b) if your levels remain high for up for several days, it could mean a myocardial infarction (heart attack) is on the way.(c) If your blood sample was incorrectly handled, the results may show that you have high levels of LDH even if you don't. This may be due to erythrocyte damage.(d) High levels of LDH may also indicate the presence of cancer cells, which destroy red blood cells found in your body tissues and release LDH into the blood stream.(e) In empyema, the LDH levels generally will exceed 1000 units per liter. Empyema is when fluid fills your lungs, leading to an infection.(f) viral meningitis (easily spreads through crowded population, such as college campuses and large urban areas)(g) encephalitis (caused by moquitoes that carry the disease)Source(wikipedia)
What does the abbreviation LDH mean?
Lactate Dehydrogenase
What measure CPK and LDH?
serum enzyme tests
What color tube is used for LDH?
blue
A LDH blood test tests for what?
A LDH test is short for a test for Lactic Dehydrogenase test which is used by doctors to measure the amount and severity of tissue damage in an individual.
What essential mineral that helps regulate heart function?
mineral responsible for heart function
What are five function that the heart does?
The heart has only one major function. This function is to pump blood through the body and to and from the lungs.
Is heart automatic?
yes, because heart is one of the main function of our body if our heart is not automatically function we can automatically died.
