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World J Clin Cases. Apr 26, 2024; 12(12): 2000-2003
Published online Apr 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i12.2000
Protein C deficiency with venous and arterial thromboembolic events
Nan Zhang, Dong-Kun Sun, Xu Tian, Xin-Yu Zheng, Tong Liu
Nan Zhang, Dong-Kun Sun, Xu Tian, Xin-Yu Zheng, Tong Liu, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, China
Author contributions: Zhang N conceived the study and wrote the paper; Sun DK, Tian X, and Zheng XY reviewed the manuscript; Liu T edited and revised the manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Tong Liu, PhD, Professor, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23 Pingjiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China. liutongdoc@126.com
Received: October 31, 2023
Peer-review started: October 31, 2023
First decision: January 17, 2024
Revised: January 28, 2024
Accepted: March 26, 2024
Article in press: March 26, 2024
Published online: April 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Protein C (PC) deficiency impairs the balance between the procoagulant and anticoagulant system, which results in venous thromboembolism. However, there has been an increasing number of reports linking the condition to arterial thromboembolic events. A thorough understanding of PC deficiency is essential for the development of new management strategies against PC deficiency-related thromboembolism events.