Mutations Types
If you just learned about your diagnosis of inherited thrombophilia, which is actually thrombophilic gene mutation, you might wonder how … Read more
Hormonal Contraception
Hormonal contraception itself increases the risk of developing thromboembolic disease 3-4 times. Both estrogenic and progestogen component of hormonal contraceptive, … Read more
Thrombophilic gene mutations
Under the term thrombophilic gene mutations are included mutations that cause inherited thrombophilia. What do we know about thrombophilic gene … Read more
Evolutionary meaning of thrombophilia
Gene mutations may have some evolutionary significance. Before we discuss what can be evolutionary meaning of thrombophilia, we’ll look at the … Read more
Blood Clotting Tests – Quick, INR test
Quick test or INR test – are associated with oral anticoagulant therapy (anticoagulant tablets – e.g. Warfarin). Maybe you’re simply not … Read more
Heart Attack
Heart attack (acute myocardial infarction) is one manifestation of coronary heart disease. When the flow of oxygen-rich blood supply to … Read more