I Didn’t Have the Typical Symptoms: Victoria’s Story
…not be taking the pill anymore. After experiencing this second blood clot, I was tested for other genetic disorders and was found to have a Prothrombin gene mutation (prothrombin G20210A),…
Afraid to Breathe: Samara’s Story
…Factor II Mutation-a clotting disorder that is also known as prothrombin 20210 mutation. Prothrombin is a protein in the blood needed for blood to clot, and it is also called…
Family Testing for Clotting Disorders
…changes (also called mutations) in clotting …
Sharing My Story, My Final Step in Healing: Shelley’s Story
…being discharged. I was diagnosed with heterozygous prothrombin G20210A mutation, also called factor II, which means people like me produce more prothrombin protein than needed, which can increase a person’s…
Homocysteine and MTHFR Mutation Resources
MTHFR is the official symbol for the gene …
Protein C Deficiency
…Mutational analysis of symptomatic patients …
Factor V Leiden Resources
…protein, you have the “factor V Leiden” …
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…Thrombophilias Chart May-Thurner Syndrome Resources Prevention of …
The Evolving Story of Pregnancy Outcome, Thromboembolism and Thrombophilia
…complications associated with three thrombophilias (factor V …
I Had the Perfect Storm of Risk Factors: Aimee’s Story
…lobes of my lungs (pulmonary emboli). Many diagnostic tests later, the perfect storm causing my extensive clotting was discovered: I have a prothrombin gene mutation (factor II), which causes me…