Abstract:Deficiency of protein C (PC), protein S (PS), antithrombin III (AT III), and homozygosity or combined heterozygosity for Factor V Leiden (FVL) and Factor II (FII) 20210A mutation represent severe hereditary thrombophilia (SHT) and are associated with a higher risk of early-onset venous thromboembolism (VTE). In literature, few papers have described the efficacy and safety of therapy with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in VTE occurring in patients with SHT. In our setting, we identified 8 patients who have … Show more
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