AI Article Synopsis
- There is a connection between HIV infection and a higher risk of venous thromboembolic disorders.
- Some HIV patients experience a hypercoagulable state due to various abnormalities.
- A specific case is noted where an HIV patient had venous thromboembolism despite normal CD4 levels, with decreased protein C and S and elevated serum homocysteine levels.
Article Abstract
An increased incidence of venous thromboembolic disorder has been described in the setting of underlying HIV infection. Various abnormalities leading to hypercoagulable state have been reported in HIV patients with thrombotic disease. We hereby report a HIV patient with venous thromboembolism who had normal CD4 count with decreased protein C and protein S and increased serum homocysteine levels.
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