Review

Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin G20210A

Demystifying two common genetic predispositions to venous thrombosis

Steven R. Deitcher, MD, Enrico Caiola, MD and Amir Jaffer, MD
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine November 2000, 67 (11) 825-836;

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.

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