Factor V Leiden

How is it inherited?

• Chromosomal mutation
• If heterozygous, inherited in an autosomal dominant manner
• If homozygous, inherited in an autosomal recessive manner

Symptoms

• No signs at first
• Blood clots are the first indication
• Some are harmless
• Others are lethal

Most vulnerable

• Only caucasians (White People) are affected

Diagnose

• No way to diagnose without symptoms (blood clots)
• After symptoms it can be diagnosed

Treatments

• Anticoagulants (blood thinners) will help blood clots
• Fitness is important
• Eat healthy
• Be happy, be healthy™

PICTURE

Clinic, Mayo. "Factor V Leiden." Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb 2014. .

Reference, Global. "Factor V Leiden thrombophilia." Genetics Home Reference. HONcode standard, August 2010. Web. 27 Feb 2014. .