American Society of Hermatology (ASH) 2008 Special Report Podcast Transcript
…The recombinant factor X is chemically modified, …
What is thrombophilia?
…S deficiencies were described in the 1980s. Protein C and protein …
This Experience Helped Me Find My Love For Medicine: Zoe’s Story
…rare vascular compression of my iliac vein and artery, and factor V Leiden homozygous. Being put on blood thinners definitely does impact you mentally and physically, but make sure you…
Having So Many Blood Clots at a Young Age is Terrifying: Shannon’s Story
…I was diagnosed with factor V Leiden (heterozygous) and put on blood thinners. After having my son at 23 years old, I developed two DVTs, one in each leg, and…
The Clot Trot: Mike’s Story
…diagnosed with heterozygous Factor V Leiden Deficiency. This was quite perplexing, as I had no known family history of blood clots. Additionally, over years of rugby and other sports, I…
He Passed Away on the Way to the Hospital: Brian’s Story
…away. After his death, we found out he had factor V Leiden. Our son Carter, who is now 7, tested positive as well as Brian’s dad and sister. I am…
I Credit My PT and Orthopedic Clinic for Their Action: Molly’s Story
…a great pulmonologist) and found I have factor V Leiden (heterozygous). My grandma also died of a PE. I’m now taking apixaban for life, and I credit my PT and…
My Symptoms Felt Like Indigestion: Amy’s Story
…multiple pulmonary emboli and further testing showed I had heterozygous factor V Leiden. I immediately went on blood thinners and will be on them for the rest of my life….
I Live With the Pain of Taking Deep Breaths: Celeste’s Story
…with factor V Leiden. Three years later, I live with the pain of taking deep breaths, but I am thankful to be alive. I’ve lost 70+ pounds and work on…
My Doctor Said I Was Fine, My Intuition Saved My Life: Chriselda’s Story
…week of recovering from my unsuccessful catheter-directed thrombolysis. I was finally tested for clotting disorders and was diagnosed as homozygous for factor V Leiden, or FVL. I was one of…