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…
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 …
I’m More Present and More Grateful: Brandon’s Story
…additional tests and found I have a genetic mutation—factor II prothrombin G20210A—which makes me about twice as likely to form clots. I was two days into treatment, and suddenly I…
Having a Blood Clot Will Not Slow Me Down: Barbara’s Story
…others with my knowledge, experience, strength, and hope. Together, we can help stop the clot and prevent loss of life. Resources MTHFR Gene Mutation Factor II Prothrombin Gene Mutation Hospitalization…
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…