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 11 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. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Dr. Misael Silva González
Dr. José Reyes Gómez Romo
Dr. Jose Luis Gutiérrez Ferreira
Dr. Isaias Chiquito Diaz de León
Dr. Armando Sulvaran Aguilar
Dr. Carlos Alberto Serrano Gavuzzo
Dr. Pablo de la Cruz Velasco Alvarez
Dr. N. Romina Alvarez Arcaute
Dr. Fernando Ramírez
Dr. A. Rafael Gutiérrez Carreño
Dr. Julio Navarro Iñiguez
Dr. Israel Hernández Ramírez
Dr. Andrea Velasco Vazquez
Dr. Erika Berenice Ramírez Pérez
Dr. Elsa Shai Cano Villamil
Dr. Jonathan Michel Ávila Ibarra
Dr. Tatzari Martinez Coria
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.