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Information: Factor V Leiden, also known as Activated Protein C Resistance, is a hereditary blood disorder that causes hypercoagulability and an increased risk of thrombosis.
Factor V Leiden Sites:
Yahoo! Groups: Leiden Factor V Support Yahoo! Groups: Leiden Factor V Support: Message board and chat room for people diagnosed with the Factor V Leiden genetic disorder. (Factor V Leiden) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/leidenfactorvsupport/
University of Illinois Patient Resources University of Illinois Patient Resources: Description of factor V Leiden, its risks and treatment options. Also discusses the impact of other conditions on this disease. (Factor V Leiden) http://www-admin.med.uiuc.edu/hematology/PtFacV2.htm
The Role of Activated Protein C Resistance in the Pathogenesis of Venous Thrombosis The Role of Activated Protein C Resistance in the Pathogenesis of Venous Thrombosis: Center for Disease Control's page discussing the background of this disorder including study results, testing, and complications. (Factor V Leiden) http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/info/reports/research/protein_c.html
Living with Factor V Leiden Living with Factor V Leiden: Factor V Leiden is the most common hereditary blood coagulation disorder in the United States. It is present in 5% of the American population. (Factor V Leiden) http://www.fvleiden.org/
Factor Five Leiden Support Factor Five Leiden Support: Support for sufferers of the Factor Five Leiden blood clotting disorder, an inherited blood condition discovered in 1995. History, glossary, and meeting information (Oregon). (Factor V Leiden) http://www.factorfiveleidensupport.org/
Activated Protein C Resistance Activated Protein C Resistance: Discusses the thrombotic risks of this inherited disorder, also known as Factor V Leiden. (Factor V Leiden) http://www.beckmancoulter.com/Coulter/Techpubs/coagulation/APC.asp