Acquired prothrombin deficiency
Acquired prothrombin deficiency: Introduction
Acquired prothrombin deficiency: A deficiency of prothrombin (vital for blood clotting) which is acquired through other conditions such as liver disease, anticoagulant drugs or vitamin K deficiency. The severity of symptoms is determined by the degree of deficiency.
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Symptoms of Acquired prothrombin deficiency
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Causes of Acquired prothrombin deficiency
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Misdiagnosis and Acquired prothrombin deficiency
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Definitions of Acquired prothrombin deficiency:
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Acquired prothrombin deficiency as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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