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=Venous Thromboembolism=

VTE affects approximatly 1 in 1000 people annually resulting in 50,000 deaths a year. It encompasses two related disorders. Deep vein thrombosis DVT and pulmonary embolism PE. Incorrect clotting within a major vein causes DVT and the break up of the large clot can enter the pulmonary system and block the veins. This can be life threatning. The incorrect clotting can be caused by a number of factors of which genetic factors are just part of the picture. media type="youtube" key="I0yJTkW9y9s" height="315" width="420"

The two most common genetic factors are the Factor V polymorphism and the Factor II polymorphisum. The results identified that I am normal for FV but have the F2 mutation.

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