Coronary thrombosis associated with inherited protein S deficiency: a case report.
Protein S deficiency (PSD) may be associated with thrombotic events, including venous and arterial thrombosis. Most commonly, superficial and deep venous thrombosis have been noted. We report a case of acute myocardial infarction resulting from coronary thrombosis in a young male with PSD.
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Department of Cardiology, Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital, Columbia, MO 65201, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications; D018455:Protein S Deficiency / Q000150:complications*