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factor V Leiden |
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factor V Leiden Hematology A variant of factor V present in 3%-8% of Caucasians associated with a ↑ risk of DVT. See LETS, Hereditary thrombophilia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Internal jugular vein thrombosis in association with the factor V Leiden mutation. And 1 in 20 Americans carry a gene, factor V Leiden, which can increase the risk for dangerous blood clots when combined with medical treatments (hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills) or other factors (obesity, smoking, long-haul plane flights). The six SNP panel of markers, shown to be risk factors for thrombophilia, consisted of: factor V Leiden (FVL) and HR2A45374G, prothrombin G20210A, MTHFR C677T and A1298C, along with plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (4G/5G) (PAI1). |
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