Developer site: The content shown here is test data.

MyEClinic
MyEClinic
Health Dictionary AI Health Chat Find an Online Doctor
A serene Zen garden with raked sand and smooth stones, symbolising clarity and calm

Health Dictionary

Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

Back to skin conditions

Antithrombin III deficiency natural history, complications and prognosis

Introduction

Please help WikiDoc by adding more content here. It’s easy! Click here to learn about editing.

Overview

Overview

Natural History

Natural History

Complications

Complications

In renal failure, especially nephrotic syndrome, antithrombin is lost in the urine, leading to a higher activity of Factor II and Factor X and in increased tendency to thrombosis.

Blood clots can cause death, especially if they are in the lungs.

Prognosis

Prognosis

Most patients have a good outcome if they stay on anticoagulant medications.

References

References

Template:WikiDoc Sources Cardiology

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]