Resistance to activated protein C in a patient with multiple myocardial infarctions and stroke--a case report

Kozłowska, I.; Krzystolik, A.; Rózański, J.; Nikodemska, I.; Kurowski, Mł.; Ciechanowski, K.

Kardiologia Polska 62(2): 151-152

2005


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-9032
PMID: 15815800
Document Number: 593977
A case of a 49-year-old female with a history of two myocardial infarctions (MI) and ischaemic stroke is presented. The patient was admitted to the hospital due to a third acute MI. Laboratory investigations revealed resistance to activated protein C due to factor V Leiden mutation. Diagnosis and treatment of patients with this condition are discussed.

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