All of the following can cause both arterial and venous thrombosis,except:
a. APLA syndrome
b. Hyper homocysteinemia
c. Protein C deficiency
d. Polycythemia vera
Isha@2663 Answered question August 13, 2024
The condition that typically causes only venous thrombosis and not arterial thrombosis is c. Protein C deficiency.
- APLA syndrome (Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome) can cause both arterial and venous thrombosis.
- Hyperhomocysteinemia is associated with both arterial and venous thrombosis.
- Polycythemia vera can lead to both types of thrombosis.
Protein C deficiency mainly predisposes individuals to venous thrombosis.
Isha@2663 Answered question August 13, 2024