HEMO V Leiden Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms of HEMO V Leiden?
A
A clot in deep vein
- deep vein thrombosis
- pain
- swelling
- redness
- warmth
A clot that travels to your lungs
- pulmonary embolism
- sudden shortness of breath
- chest pain when breathing in
- a cough that produces bloody or blood-streaked sputum
- rapid heartbeat
2
Q
What gene is involved in HEMO V Leiden?
A
Single point mutation in factor V (F5) gene
-Arginine–> glutamine
3
Q
What is the inheritance pattern for HEMO V Leiden?
A
Autosomal dominant
4
Q
What is the phenotype for the heterozygous in HEMO V Leiden?
A
They will displays symptoms of the disease due to having the disease
