Factor V Leiden thrombophilia is an inherited blood clotting disorder that can lead to blood clots in the legs, lungs, or other parts of the body. Medical term: Thrombophilia is a condition where ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My son was recently diagnosed with factor V Leiden. He has had heart issues since he was 12 (chest pain, irregular EKGs with no explanation and intermittent irregular heart rate). He ...

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Factor V Leiden is the most common genetic cause of primary and recurrent venous thromboembolism in women. It is an inherited thrombophilia that results from a genetic mutation. A college-aged woman ...

What are the guidelines for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis in a patient undergoing surgery with a history of factor V Leiden (with and without prior venous thrombosis)? Factor V Leiden is the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In this video, Iberia Romina Sosa, MD, PhD, discusses the results of a study presented at ASH Annual Meeting and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: About seven years ago, my niece was pregnant with twins and developed chest pains and could not breathe well. She was rushed to the emergency room and found out she had blood clots in ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: My son was recently diagnosed with factor V Leiden. He has had heart issues since he was 12 (chest pain, irregular EKGs with no explanation and intermittent irregular heart rate). He ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Over a year ago my husband had surgery. A couple of days later he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf. They did blood testing on him, and one test came back positive for “one ...

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