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What is Thrombophilia?

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What is Thrombophilia?

Video 2 of 3 in the Thrombosis Series

Thrombophilia is a difference in the proteins in your blood that are inherited from your parents.

In this video we will be discussing Thrombophilia, DVT and Pulmonary Embolism.

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Thrombophilia is

A difference in the levels of blood proteins that balance bleeding and clotting
Can be inherited from one or both parents
May increase your chance of getting a blood clot
All the above

How many adults without additional risk factors will develop a blood clot or thrombosis?

1 in 1000 (less than 1%) will develop thrombosis per year
50 in one thousand (5%) will develop a blood clot per year
100 in 1000 (10%) will develop a blood clot per year

How many children develop thrombosis?

3-6 / 10000 hospitalized children
3-6 % of all children

If you have questions about having thrombophilia it is important to ask your doctor to refer you to a hematologist or thrombosis specialist

That is not necessary
True

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