Atrial fibrillation effects on liver function

[El-P]

Can AFib detrimentally effect liver function?

I’ve had two high blood results for Gamma-glutamyl transferase and Alanine aminotransferase both over 150, treble & double respectively from a blood test two weeks ago.

I’ve not drunk any alcohol over that period the only thing that’s changed is getting AFib.

Has anyone else had this?

[El-P]

This is so mental, for example leaping from 50 to 165 in two weeks with no alcohol, I reckon there is an error on my blood test - I’ll keep you posted

[iansHealth1]

hi

First post but this thumped a nerve.

My GGT was massively out of range on one blood draw, came down a 100 on the second a week later.

GP has arranged an ultrasound on my liver. I haven’t touched alcohol in 9 months.

I think it’s one - or a combination of - the other 11 drugs I take.

I also have no skin or eye discolouring.

Good luck getting it sorted.

Ian

[Rainfern]

Are you on amiodorone? Liver disfunction a not uncommon side effect and I have a regular check since starting this medication. Thanks for your post as it’s time I learned all those medical terms around test results. I hope you get this sorted.

[iansHealth1 in reply to Rainfern]

very interesting as I’m on Amiodarone.

Surely😆the doctors would know of any side-effects?”🙄

[gilreid1]

I am no expert but I had similar problems after my procedure. But it was caused by the medication in my case. After changing a couple of things (statin ) it sorted itself out. I would speak with your GP.

[El-P]

I’m talking to my GP this afternoon, my LFT results had been reducing near to normal levels prior to these results, so I think it’s either a mistake on the test or I’m reacting to the medication.

Just for info, I’m currently on Bisoprol 2.5mg ( can’t take more) Rivoroxaban 20mg and Omeprazole 80mg (due to a hernia)

[Gumbie_Cat]

My GGT levels have crept up since diagnosis. I’ve been putting it down to one or other of the medications that I am on. In the 70s now, but GP seems unworried. I have cut out alcohol due to this, but might let myself have an occasional drink in future. Especially now that the AFib seems like a permanent feature anyway.

I’ve always drunk very little alcohol anyway, so one glass on special occasions shouldn’t be too bad.