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==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]]. | 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== | ||
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Overview
Natural History
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
Most patients have a good outcome if they stay on anticoagulant medications.