Multiple Choice
A patient is admitted to the local hospital with a pulmonary embolus. He was unconscious when admitted to the emergency department. Ultrasound revealed a large clot in the patient's saphenous vein. Thrombolytic therapy is administered, and eventually the patient's condition stabilizes. Laboratory tests are performed at hospital admission; their results follow: PT: 15.5 sec
INR: 2.85
APTT: 76 sec
Protein C antigen: 14%
Protein C functional activity: 18%
Molecular studies: FV-R506Q present
Based on this information, what is the most probable diagnosis for this patient?
A) PC deficiency and factor V deficiency
B) PS deficiency and factor V deficiency
C) APCR and PC deficiency
D) HC-II deficiency
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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