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Heterozygous Factor V Leiden Mutation

Source: haematology Department Reference No: 5843-2 Issue date: 5/7/18 Review date: 5/7/20 Page 1 of 5 Information for patients with Heterozygous Factor V Leiden Mutation What is Factor V Leiden ? Factor V Leiden is an inherited disorder that makes blood more likely to clot. If you have this disorder you are at risk of developing blood clots, especially in your leg veins. Most people with this disorder have no problems. Why does blood clot? Blood has a very important role; it carries nutrients and waste products around the body and carries oxygen from the lungs to all the other tissues. In order to do this, blood must remain a liquid, but at the same time, must be able to clot following injury. Our bodies have developed a complex system of clotting factors in the blood to prevent serious blood loss after minor injuries.

the clotting pathway and speeds up clotting as expected, but it cannot be turned off ... You should inform your GP and midwife of your condition as soon as you know you are pregnant, but ideally beforehand.. ... please contact the Department of Haematology via the West Suffolk Hospital

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