Early Recognition of Signs of Hypercoagulability to Prevent Adverse Health Outcomes

Abstract

Factor V Leiden is a genetic disorder that results in the elimination of the cleavage site on the clotting factor V and Va. This increases the risk for clotting events, such as a stroke, in affected individuals. Factor V Leiden is often overlooked due to a lack of screening measures. Our case report outlines a patient who suffered from a stroke with no abnormalities on diagnostic testing until further genetic testing revealed Factor V Leiden.