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Antithrombin III deficiency overview
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Antithrombin III deficiency is a rare hereditary disorder that generally comes to light when a patient suffers recurrent venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Congenital antithrombin III deficiency is a genetic disorder that causes the blood to clot more than normal.
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