Inherited and Acquired Thrombotic Disorders (2)

Question 1

What are the different inherited thrombotic disorders?

Answer 1

• Factor V Leiden
• Prothrombin mutation
• Protein C/S deficiency
• Antithrombin deficiency
• High Factor VIII levels

Question 2

What are the different acquired thrombotic disorders?

Answer 2

• Antiphospholipid Syndrome
• Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
• Contraception e.g. COCP, HRT