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What Are My Chances Of Having Liver Failure With Abnormal Liver Function Tests?

After 16 years on cholesterol lowering drugs, I have abnormal liver function tests. I have never used alcohol or illicit drugs. My cholesterol remains above normal, but is lower than 16 years ago when I had an MI. What are my chances of dying from liver failure before a heartattack?
posted on Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Abnormal liver function tests need not necessarily lead to liver failure. It all depends on the cause and severity of liver disease. Moreover, patients on long term cholesterol drugs (statins) can show some abnormalities in liver enzymes, which can get normalized once statins are stopped.
So, stop worrying about your liver and consult a gastroenterologist, who will try to stage your disease and tell the prognosis.
All the best.
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What Are My Chances Of Having Liver Failure With Abnormal Liver Function Tests?

Hi, Abnormal liver function tests need not necessarily lead to liver failure. It all depends on the cause and severity of liver disease. Moreover, patients on long term cholesterol drugs (statins) can show some abnormalities in liver enzymes, which can get normalized once statins are stopped. So, stop worrying about your liver and consult a gastroenterologist, who will try to stage your disease and tell the prognosis. All the best.