It Took Me Weeks to Come to Terms With My Diagnosis: Sharon’s Story
…week before the pulmonary emboli. I also found out through testing that I have the prothrombin factor II mutation heterozygous. I have learned a lot from this experience. I have…
UPDATE – Thrombosis Has Deeply Impacted My Family: Gerry’s Story
…relatives had the same SERPINC1 mutation and whether there was a correlation of the gene mutation and the occurrence of thrombosis. All key family members were tested in spring 2023….
To Test or Not to Test: Perspectives on Guidelines Opposing Routine Testing Under Certain Circumstances
The Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention …
Thrombophilia Resources
…Deficiency & Protein C Deficiency Resources …
If I have a family member who has had a blood clot or thrombophilia, but I have never had a blood clot, what are my risks?
…inherited or acquired during a person’s lifetime. Inherited …
Surviving a Silent Killer: Lisa’s Story
…all came back negative. I finally went to a hematologist who did further testing, which revealed that I have MTHFR C677T and the Prothrombin G20210A mutations (heterozygous and homozygous). What…
A Combination of Missed Risk Factors: Gina’s Story
…blood thinner for six months and underwent testing for blood clotting disorders. I found out that I have prothrombin G20210A, or Factor II Mutation, a genetic condition that causes an…
Waiting Could Cost You Your Life: Helen’s Story
…will be on them indefinitely. After following up with a hematologist, I learned that my family has Prothrombin Gene Mutation (Factor II) (a genetic clotting condition). The doctor believes it…
Blood Clots Kicked Me When I Was Already Down: James’ Story
…was later diagnosed with factor II prothrombin gene mutation. As a result of this experience, I eliminated high-risk recreational activities, such as off-road ATV riding. I dealt with panic attacks…
What is thrombophilia?
…V Leiden and a Mutation A change in a gene from …