A 75-year-old male has severe chest pain and dials 911. Lab tests at the hospital reveal elevated levels of creatinine phosphate and lactic dehydrogenase. These elevated levels indicate:

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Elevated levels of creatinine phosphate and lactic dehydrogenase are indicative of myocardial infarction, as they are markers of cardiac muscle damage. Raynaud disease is characterized by vasospasms in the fingers and toes, and is not associated with elevated levels of these lab values. Orthostatic hypertension refers to a drop in blood pressure upon standing, and is not related to these lab values. Varicose veins are caused by malfunctioning valves in the veins, and do not typically result in elevated levels of creatinine phosphate or lactic dehydrogenase.

A 75-Year-Old Male Has Severe Chest Pain and Dials 911