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Thrombophilia: Factor V Leiden, Lupus Anticoagulant, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) And Other Clotting Conditions

Many people have heard of hemophilia but not many people have heard of thrombophilia.  Hemophilia is a condition where a person may have excessive bleeding.  Thrombophilia is the opposite; it is a disease...

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Factor V Leiden and Hypercoagulation, A Cause of Multiple Miscarriages, Clotting, and High Risk Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be affected by and can cause hypercoagulable states (times when the blood can clot more easily). In order to have a healthy pregnancy the body must keep a careful balance between clotting and...

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Causes and symptoms of stroke

  CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF STROKE Causes The most common cause of stroke is the blockage of an artery in the brain by a clot. There will be a lack of blood and oxygen in that part of the brain which...

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Factor V Leiden

Factor V Leiden is also known as FVL. It is a genetic condition that increases the chances of having blood clots. FVL can contribute to Deep Vein Thrombosis (clots in your veins), Pulmonary Embolisms (clots...

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