thrombophilia
(noun)
The tendency to develop thrombosis (blood clots) due to an abnormality in the system of coagulation.
Examples of thrombophilia in the following topics:
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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
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Physiological Changes
- Both underlying thrombophilia and caesarean section can further increase these risks.