Thrombophilia

Overview

Thrombophilia is an inherited condition that increases the risk of forming blood clots. Such blood clots may travel through the blood vessels and cause a life-threatening blockage of blood flow to the heart, lungs, or brain. Blood clots also may cause pregnancy complications.

Treatments

Treatment may include blood-thinning drugs.

Last Updated Jun 13, 2017


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