Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Hematology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, MYS
  • 2 Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, MYS
Cureus, 2023 Dec;15(12):e51355.
PMID: 38292964 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51355

Abstract

Protein S (PS) deficiency is widely recognized for its connection to venous thromboembolism risk. However, the relation between PS deficiency and arterial thrombotic events (ATEs) remains uncertain. Here, we report a patient who experienced an ATE with a family history of PS deficiency. We highlight an attention to the issues related to the management of arterial thrombotic events and discuss the potential use of antiplatelet therapy as a treatment option for a specific group of patients diagnosed with PS deficiency.

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