Congenital protein C or S deficiency

Treatment:

Treatment for deep venous thrombosis includes therapy with heparin and warfarin. If thrombosis occurs frequently, preventive doses of warfarin can be given. There is no treatment for the protein C or S deficiency.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome is usually good with treatment, but recurrences can occur.

Complications:

• pulmonary embolism
• recurrent venous thromboembolic disease
• childhood stroke

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms develop that are suggestive of congenital protein C or S deficiency.