thrombophilia

Examples of thrombophilia in the following topics:

• Hemostasis Disorders

  • The most common blood disorders, Von Willebrand disease, hemophilia, and Factor V Leiden thrombophilia, all involve defects in the amount or activity of factors involved in coagulation.
  • The opposite of hemophilia, is Factor V Leiden thrombophilia, a disorder of human factor V blood protein that causes a hypercoagulability disorder, or, overactive clotting, resulting in dangerous blood clots.
  • Differentiate among the hemostasis disorders of Von Willebran disease, hemophilia, and factor V Leiden thrombophilia

• Physiological Changes

  • Both underlying thrombophilia and caesarean section can further increase these risks.