Thrombophilia due to activated protein C resistance
Thrombophilia due to activated protein C resistance
Definition
A hemostatic disorder characterized by a poor anticoagulant response to activated protein C (APC). The activated form of Factor V (Factor Va) is more slowly degraded by activated protein C. Factor V Leiden mutation (R506Q) is the most common cause of APC resistance.
Also known as thrombophilia 2 due to activated protein C resistance, thrombophilia due to activated protein C resistance — per MONDO