Factor V Leiden

See also:

• Health: Conditions and Diseases: Cardiovascular Disorders: Vascular Disorders: Thrombosis  (33)
• Health: Conditions and Diseases: Genetic Disorders  (623)

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).

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.

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.

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.

Yahoo! Groups: Leiden Factor V Support - - Message board and chat room for people diagnosed with the Factor V Leiden genetic disorder.