Abstract
A case of a 49-year-old female with a history of two myocardial infarctions (MI) and ischaemic stroke is presented. The patient was admitted to the hospital due to a third acute MI. Laboratory investigations revealed resistance to activated protein C due to factor V Leiden mutation. Diagnosis and treatment of patients with this condition are discussed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Activated Protein C Resistance / complications*
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Activated Protein C Resistance / metabolism
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Brain Ischemia / complications
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Factor V / genetics*
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Mutation
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Myocardial Infarction / complications*
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Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology
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Stroke / etiology
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Stroke / physiopathology*