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#173 Hypercoagulability Workup: 5 Pearls Segment

Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

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Inherited Protein Deficiencies and Clotting Risks

This chapter explores three inherited protein deficiencies—antithrombin 3, protein C, and protein S—that increase the risk of clot formation. It highlights the clinical challenges in diagnosing these deficiencies, particularly how various factors can interfere with test results, leading to misdiagnoses. Furthermore, the chapter discusses the effects of diseases and hormonal influences, emphasizing the complexities of managing patients undergoing anticoagulation therapy.

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