Factor V
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Factor V or Leiden or Activated Protein C Resistance (APCR). Caused by gene variation. Symptom onset typically between 31 and 44. Although an individual may have the normal amount of Protein C, the factor V does not use it properly.

• Recognized as an illness in 1993
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Causes

• Venous thrombosis (Blood clots, especially with oral contraceptives)
• DVT (Deep vein thrombosis - blood clots in veins)
• Unexplained miscarriage
• Blood clots in the lungs (or anywhere else)
• Gall bladder dysfunction
• Preeclampsia and/or eclapsia (toxemia while pregnant)
• Stroke and/or Heart Attack.

Treatment

• Heparin
• Warfarin
• Statins
• Red Rice Yeast

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