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What is Factor V Leiden
Factor V Leiden description. Find out what Factor V Leiden is and know more about it.
Factor V Leiden is a gene mutation that is passed on from one or both of your parents it's in your DNA. It affects the protein C in your blood that helps you from getting clots and in this situation most Factor V Leiden patients are protein C resistance that's why we get clots
Posted Dec 28, 2017 by Timothy Andrew McDonough 850
An inherited blood-clotting disorder due to a mutation of the blood's factor V protein.
Factor V Leiden increases the chance of clumps of blood (clots) developing, which can be life-threatening. Women with the disorder risk developing blood clots during pregnancy or when taking the hormone estrogen.
Most people never develop symptoms. However, the first indication of the disorder may be the development of a blood clot (thrombosis).
Treatment may include blood-thinning drugs.
Factor V Leiden increases the chance of clumps of blood (clots) developing, which can be life-threatening. Women with the disorder risk developing blood clots during pregnancy or when taking the hormone estrogen.
Most people never develop symptoms. However, the first indication of the disorder may be the development of a blood clot (thrombosis).
Treatment may include blood-thinning drugs.
Posted Dec 28, 2017 by Barbara 4050
