CASE REPORT:- A RARE CASE OF RECURRENT PULMONARY THROMBOEMBOLISM DUE TO FACTOR V LEIDEN MUTATION
Dr. Atul Tiwari*, Dr. S K Agrawal and Dr. Priyesh Shukla
ABSTRACT
Pulmonary thromboembolism is one of the most common life threatening conditions encountered in cardiorespiratory emergencies. Many risk factors predisposes the individual for the development of pulmonary thromboembolism. These risk factor can be broadly grouped under two broad categories i.e. Acquired and Inherited risk factors. In this case report, a case of Recurrent pulmonary thromboembolism due to Factor V leiden mutation which is an Inherited risk factor has been discussed. Factor V leiden mutation is most common inherited risk factor among the general population. Diagnosis of factor V leiden mutation requires the activated Protein C resistance assay and/or DNA analysis of theF5gene, which encodes the Factor V protein. Pulmonary thromboembolism due to factor V lieden mutation is treated with long term anticoagulants but Decisions regarding the optimal duration of anticoagulation are based on an individualized assessment of the risks for venous thromboembolism recurrence and anticoagulant related bleeding.
Keywords: Many risk factors predisposes the individual for the development pulmonary thromboembolism.
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