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[Activated protein C resistance: role in venous and arterial thrombosis].
Archives des maladies du coeur et des vaisseaux - 1 Jun 1996
Emmerich J, Alhenc-Gelas M, Aiach M, Fiessinger J N
Abstract excerpt
Activated protein C resistance is the most prevalent cause of thrombophilia: it is found in 20% to 30% of patients with a history of deep venous thrombosis history. Activated protein C resistance is due to an arginine 506 to glutamine mutation in factor V. This mutation prevents normal inactivation of activated factor V by activated protein C. The estimated increase in relative risk of venous thrombosis is 5 to...
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