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I have factor leiden v and im worried about the impacts it will have on my life my dad died of a blood clot when he was 38?

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

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Take your med: Your dad was probably undiagnosed, or inadequately tested. Take the anti- coagulant you are prescribed, keep your medical appointments and you will probably be fine. Most people probably never know about this diagnosis.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have factor leiden v and im worried about the impacts it will have on my life my dad died of a blood clot when he was 38?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

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