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Activated protein C resistance

A hemostatic disorder characterised by a poor anticoagulant response to activated protein C (APC). The activated form of factor V (factor va) is more slowly degraded by activated protein C. Factor V Leiden mutation (R506Q) is the most common cause of APC resistance.

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