Protein C Deficiency Often Has No Symptoms: Alicia’s Story
…results, second opinions, and even missed results. After being told that my PEs were from my birth control alone, I was diagnosed with Protein C deficiency a month later, which…
My PE Was Linked To Protein C Deficiency: Michael’s Story
…there is additional testing they can do for blood clotting disorders. I agreed to this testing, and found out I have Protein C deficiency. Protein C balances pro-clotting and anti-clotting…
The Older I Get, the Scarier it Gets: Brenda’s Story
…was officially diagnosed with antithrombin III (ATIII) deficiency. However, in 2000, I saw a specialist researching clotting disorders, and this time I tested negative for ATIII deficiency. We know I…
My Commitment to CTEPH Awareness: Harry’s Story
…fact, it wasn’t till the early 2000s that Stanford definitively determined that my clotting was hereditary. Not surprising to me. I had something called antithrombin 3 deficiency, which greatly increases…
NBCA Video Series – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Blood Clotting
…S deficiency, Antithrombin-III …
Everything You Ever Needed To Know About Blood Clots, Part Five
…Genetic Predisposition Acquired Trigger(s) Thrombosis Family …
I Was In Denial: Brianne’s Story
Brianne Paisley is pregnant and has Protein C deficiency. She had a large DVT in her groin during this pregnancy for which she self-injected with low molecular weight heparin, but…
How I Overcame the Worst Time in My Life at 17 Years Old: Jenny’s Story
…being active was the cause of it. She also did a blood test to test for every blood disorder, and I was diagnosed with low antithrombin. Antithrombin is a protein…
What is thrombophilia?
…mechanical heart valve, or the development of abnormal proteins …
Misdiagnosed Repeatedly: Cheryl’s Story
…tests showed that I had Protein S deficiency, Protein C deficiency, and Antithrombin deficiency. My hematologist said it is like being struck by lightning three times. I will be on…