Which of the following increases the susceptibility to coronary artery disease –
Correct Answer: Nephrotic syndrome
Description: • Nephrotic syndrome is a clinical complex characterized by proteinuria (> 3.5 g/day), hypoalbuminemia, edema and hyperlipidemia.
• A hypercoagulable state frequently accompanies severe nephrotic syndrome due to urinary loss of AT-III, reduced serum levels of protein C and S, hyperfibrinogenimia and enhanced platelet aggregation.
• Due to increased coagulation state, predisposition to CAD is present in patients with nephrotic syndrome.
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