An Elevated IgM Titer Typically Indicates an Active Infection While

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True/False

An elevated IgM titer typically indicates an active infection while an elevated IgG titer does not distinguish between active and past infections.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Arrest

A sudden loss of heart function, leading to a stop in effective blood flow and necessitating immediate medical attention.

Cardiovascular Disease

A general term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, often related to atherosclerosis or plaque build-up within arteries.

Low-Density Lipoprotein

A type of cholesterol often referred to as "bad" cholesterol because high levels can lead to plaque buildup in arteries and heart disease.

Bad Cholesterol

Commonly refers to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which can accumulate in the walls of blood vessels and increase the risk of heart disease.