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Genetic Thrombophilia
The occurrence of thrombosis and embolism as a result of coagulation disorders can pose serious health problems. Often, genetic factors underlie these conditions, increasing the tendency for blood clotting. Genetic disorders causing inherited thrombophilia can often be inherited and affect a significant portion of the population. Coagulation disorders can present with varying degrees of severity, ranging from complete asymptomatic cases to severe, life-threatening complications. The degree of genetic predisposition varies, with the most common causes including elevated homocysteine levels and various protein deficiencies that can lead to thrombosis. It is therefore important to understand what other factors, in addition to genetic ones, may contribute to these conditions and how they…