75 top medical experts on Hyperprothrombinemia across 12 countries and 3 U.S. states, including 10 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.
- Hyperprothrombinemia: Prothrombin-related thrombophilia affects the way the blood clots. Individuals who have a thrombophilia have an increased risk to form abnormal blood clots in blood vessels. Symptoms of prothrombin-related thrombophilia include a higher than average risk to develop blood clots in the deep veins of the legs (deep venous thrombosis) and blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). Many people with prothrombin-related thrombophilia never develop abnormal blood clots. This condition is caused by a particular genetic variant (written G20210A or 20210G>A) in the F2 gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. Prothrombin-related thrombophilia is diagnosed based on the symptoms, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies. The diagnosis may be confirmed by the results of genetic testing . Treatment is focused on preventing blood clots and may include blood thinning medication s.
- Clinical guidelines are the recommended starting point to understand initial steps and current protocols in any disease or procedure:
- Support Organizations
- National Blood Clot Alliance
8321 Old Courthouse Road
Suite 255
Vienna, VA 22182
Toll-free: 1-877-466-2568 (877-4NO-CLOT)
Telephone: +1-703-935-8845
E-mail: info@stoptheclot.org
Website: https://www.stoptheclot.org/
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Organizations Providing General Support
- Clot Connect
c/o Dr Stephan Moll
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
CB 7035
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
E-mail: https://clotconnect.wpcomstaging.com/contact/
Website: https://clotconnect.wpcomstaging.com/
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