Protein S deficiency and pregnancy: is there a case for ylaxis?
Pregnancy reduces protein S to 40-50% of normal levels, but it is not clear whether lower protein S levels raise the risk of developing thrombo-embolism during pregnancy. This case report describes a primigravida with a documented protein S deficiency who delivered at 38 weeks of gestation with no thrombo-embolic complications.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Padova.
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Girolami
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D000328:Adult; D001034:Apgar Score; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000378:metabolism*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D018455:Protein S Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal
D006493:Heparin