[Protein C deficiency in black African with venous thromboembolism in Cotonou, Benin]

Autor: D M, Houénassi, A, Bigot, Y, Tchabi, J, Vehounkpé-Sacca, R, Akindes-Dossou Yovo, L, Gbaguidi, M, d'Almeida-Massougbodji, H, Agboton
Jazyk: francouzština
Rok vydání: 2007
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Zdroj: Annales de cardiologie et d'angeiologie. 62(1)
ISSN: 1768-3181
Popis: The aim of this study is to evaluate the frequency of protein C deficiency in venous thromboembolism in black African patients of Benin. It is a descriptive study. Inclusion criteria were: acceptance- having a venous thromboembolism. No exlusion criteria was retained. Protein C deficiency was diagnosed by quantitative technic with a Minividas materiel in the blood. Protein C dosage has been done before antivitamin k therapy and a second dosage has been done if the first one demonstrated a low level of protein C. Acuired aetiology have been research. For the 54 patients of this study mean age was 52.7±14.1 and sex-ratio 1.08. The frequency of protein C deficiency was 9.3% in all patients and 12.5% in those with clinical thrombophily (p=1). No acquired deficit has been found.
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