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 :Arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms.
+;Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) 60 IU/L.
+:AST is a NON-SPECIFIC marker of myocardial infarction (i.e., it is also elevated in other conditions, such as liver disease and skeletal muscle injury). AST levels peak at 48--72 hours following the infarction. A normal AST level would be less than 37 IU/L.