My dog got a bit high in her SGOT in her blood chemistry which is 45.1. The normal range is 10-43. Our vet said that she has heart problem. Is it correct? What does her result mean? Thanks.

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That is an enzyme found in the liver, red blood cells (RBCs) and in skeletal and heart muscle tissue. Damage to any of these can result in increased levels of SGOT in the blood. If your vet thinks she has a heart condition then there may be other signs associated with her heart. Your vet could repeat the blood-work in 3-4 weeks to see how the value has changed, especially since it is only slightly elevated. You could also take her to a cardiologist to have an echocardiogram of her heart to see how her heart is functioning.