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Review
. 2019 Jan;90(3):259-273.

Factor V Leiden

Jason S Applegate, Diane Gronefeld
  • PMID: 30635457
Review

Factor V Leiden

Jason S Applegate et al. Radiol Technol. 2019 Jan.

Abstract

Factor V Leiden thrombophilia is a genetic mutation that results in hypercoagulation of the blood that presents life-threatening symptoms. This article describes the role of imaging in diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular complications caused by factor V Leiden and summarizes the etiology, risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic measures, progression, prognosis, and treatment of the mutation.

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