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protein C deficiency — Definition
Protein C eksikliği / protein C deficiency
Protein C deficiency is a hereditary or acquired disease characterized by the deficiency of protein C, a natural anticoagulant in the blood clotting system. This situation creates predisposition to severe coagulation events such as deep ven thrombosis and pulmonary embolism by increasing the risk of venous thrombembolism. Often recurrent thrombosis in the clinic manifests itself with symptoms such as thrombosis history and skin necrosis during warfarin treatment. The diagnosis is subject to the measurement of plasma protein C activity and antigen levels; the management of anticoagulants and risk factors is essential in the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Protein C eksikliği?
Protein C eksikliği; protein C deficiency is a hereditary or acquired disease characterized by the deficiency of protein C, a natural anticoagulant in the blood clotting system. This situation creates predisposition to severe coagulation events such as deep ven thrombosis and pulmonary embolism by increasing the risk of venous thrombembolism. Often recurrent thrombosis in the clinic manifests itself with symptoms such as thrombosis history and skin necrosis during warfarin treatment. The diagnosis is subject to the measurement of plasma protein C activity and antigen levels; the management of anticoagulants and risk factors is essential in the treatment.
❓ What is protein C deficiency in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "protein C deficiency" is Protein C eksikliği.
❓ Which medical field is Protein C eksikliği related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.