Hypercoagulation in nephrotic syndrome is caused by?: (A) Loss of antithrombin III, (B) Decreased fibrinogen, (C) Decreased metabolism of Vitamin K, (D) Increase in protein C
Answer is A. 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.