Factor V Leiden
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Factor V Leiden is an inherited variant in blood clotting that increases the tendency to form clots within the veins. It is a condition present from birth, although many people do not have any symptoms.
How can it show up? When a clot forms, it usually presents with swelling, pain, warmth, or redness in a leg; in some cases the clots can travel to the lungs, a situation that requires immediate care.
Associated factors: The risk of clots can increase with prolonged immobility, certain stages such as pregnancy, and other factors that are assessed on an individual basis.
Which specialist treats it? The vascular specialist evaluates circulation problems and the tendency to form clots. If you have a family history of thrombosis, discussing it with this professional allows for an appropriate evaluation.
Data on 10 doctors who treat factor v leiden
Which specialist treats factor v leiden?
Factor V Leiden is usually treated by specialists in angiologist, vascular surgeon, thoracic surgeon.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in factor v leiden
Dr. Carlos Alberto Serrano Gavuzzo
Dr. Pablo de la Cruz Velasco Alvarez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Mendoza Garcia
Dr. Rodrigo Maitret
Dr. Abigail Patricia Huerta Arellano
Dr. Lizette Blanco Aguilar
Dr. Erasto Aldrett Lee
Dr. Juan Manuel Malagón
Dr. Mario Alberto González Arreola
Dr. Isabel Toledo Rubio
Dr. Nayely Leticia Jiménez Tejeda
Dr. Jesus Alejandro Armendáriz López
Dr. Verónica Gorety Corrugedo Chaparro
Dr. Livier Nataly Medrano Sánchez
Dr. Bryan Nicolás Orozco Rangel
Dr. Jessica Lizeth Jazmin Esparza Barajas
Dr. Jose Aristeo Reyes Monroy
Dr. Mishell Eduardo Santander Becerra
Dr. Aldo Decuir Díaz
Dr. Jose Guillermo Vazquez Pacheco
Frequently asked questions
What is factor v leiden?
Factor V Leiden is an inherited variant in blood clotting that increases the tendency to form clots within the veins. It is a condition present from birth, although many people do not have any symptoms.
Which doctor treats factor v leiden?
Factor V Leiden is usually treated by specialists in angiologist, vascular surgeon, thoracic surgeon.