Hypercoagulation in nephrotic syndrome is caused by?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Loss of antithrombin III Causes of Hypercoagulability in nephrotic syndrome o Loss of antithrombin III o Increased synthesis of fibrinogen by liver. o Altered activity of protein C and S o Increased platelet aggregability. o Hypercoagulability can cause renal vein thrombosis.
Loss of antithrombin III
Decreased fibrinogen
Decreased metabolism of Vitamin K
Increase in protein C