Factor V Leiden: causes, symptoms, treatment
Brief description Definition: Hereditary disease in which blood clotting is impaired, resulting in an increased risk of thrombosis in people with a homozygous mutation. Symptoms: Increased risk of venous blood clots (thrombosis); most commonly deep vein thrombosis, in rare cases pulmonary embolism Treatment: No causal treatment available so far; acute thromboses are treated according to … Factor V Leiden: causes, symptoms, treatment
