I Had a Blood Clot at 14: McKenna’s Story
…clotting disorder, also known as the prothrombin 20210 mutation. After six days at the children’s hospital, I was free of the blood clot and am now on anticoagulants for life….
Everything You Ever Needed To Know About Blood Clots, Part Five
Topics found in this video: Venous Thromboembolism Genetic …
Be Informed About Your Clotting Risk: Abby’s Story
…so how in the world do I have blood clots? Well, the answer is a couple of things. I am heterozygous for both factor V Leiden, and prothrombin gene mutation…
The Day that Changed My Life: Philip’s Story
…I was seen by a hematologist who informed me I had thrombophilia, or prothrombin gene mutation 20210A. This particularly rare strain had been documented in other patients only three years…
Factor V Leiden
…properly. Some people do not have the normal Factor V protein. …
Don’t Lose Hope After a Blood Clot: Steven’s Story
…single mutation in C677T/MTHFR. I also reviewed with her some things that might have provoked the DVT. In March, I had driven more than 12 hours in one day. The…
Know Your Family Health History: Kelly’s Story
…later, they did not know if I was going to survive. After days of the unknown, the doctors determined that I have a gene mutation called MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) as…
Nurses Say I’m a Miracle: Marcus’ Story
…Leiden mutation. I also have congenital protein C and S deficiencies. Nurses say I’m a miracle and call me a medical anomaly. Doctors ask me how I’m still alive. My…
Board of Directors and Officers
…the Factor 2 genetic mutation and was frustrated …
This Was a Terrifying, Life-Altering, and Isolating Experience: Logan’s Story
…they also discussed potentially losing my leg. The doctors discovered my genetic conditions of protein S deficiency and MTFHR gene mutation. I was also taking the birth control pill. From…