Factor V deficiency - Prevention
Alternative Names
Parahemophilia; Owren's disease
Prevention:
This is an inherited disorder; there is no known prevention.
- Reviewed last on: 3/24/2008
- Stephen Grund, MD, PhD, Chief of Hem/One and Director of the George Bray Cancer Center at New Britain General Hospital, New Britain, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
References
Asselta R, Tenchini ML, Duga S. Inherited defects of coagulation Factor V: the hemorrhagic side. J Thromb Haemost. 2007;5:185-188.