Factor V Leiden thrombophilia is an inherited blood clotting disorder that can lead to blood clots in the legs, lungs, or other parts of the body. Medical term: Thrombophilia is a condition where ...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE; deep venous thrombosis [DVT] and/or pulmonary embolism) is a major medical problem, which affects approximately 1 in 1000 persons per year. VTE is a multicausal disease ...

Factor V Leiden is not a disease, but a genetic mutation that results in thrombophilia, a blood clotting condition that increases a person’s risk of developing abnormal blood clots in their blood ...