Venous thrombosis: antithrombin III deficiency.
Antithrombin (ATIII) is believed to be one of the body's most powerful natural anticoagulants, so individuals with a deficiency of this protein exhibit a marked propensity to venous thrombosis. This article will focus on the pathophysiology of this disorder, including clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.
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D000328:Adult; D000990:Antithrombin III / Q000145:classification; D020152:Antithrombin III Deficiency; D003422:Critical Care; D005260:Female; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D000990:Antithrombin III