Demystifying two common genetic predispositions to venous thrombosis
Factor V leiden and prothrombin G20210A
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2000 November;67(11):825-826, 829, 833-836
November 1, 2000|Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
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ABSTRACT
Two recently discovered genetic abnormalities substantially increase the risk of venous thromboembolism. Yet we do not advocate screening for these abnormalities except in cases in which the information gained would affect the course of action.
