The successful use of protein C concentrate during pregnancy in a patient with type 1 protein C deficiency, previous thrombosis and recurrent fetal loss

Br J Haematol. 1997 Sep;98(3):660-1. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2141.1997.2873100.x.

Abstract

The risks of venous thrombosis and fetal loss are increased in patients with protein C deficiency. We describe a patient with a history of thrombosis and recurrent fetal loss who was found to have type 1 protein C deficiency. In view of her history and intolerance of heparin preparations, she was treated with protein C concentrate during the first and third trimesters of her seventh pregnancy. The patient suffered no thromboembolic event during this pregnancy and gave birth to a healthy infant. The implications of the success of this therapeutic strategy are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Habitual / prevention & control*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / prevention & control*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / prevention & control*
  • Pregnancy Trimester, First
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Third
  • Protein C / therapeutic use
  • Protein C Deficiency*
  • Thromboembolism / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Protein C