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Social aspects of genetic testing for factor V Leiden mutation in healthy individuals and their importance for daily practice.
Thrombosis research - 1 Jan 2004
Bank Ivan, Scavenius Michael P R B, Büller Harry R, Middeldorp Saskia
Abstract excerpt
To explore social aspects of asymptomatic carriership of factor V Leiden mutation (FVL) and how carriers have experienced procedure of screening for FVL, we have performed a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. Seventeen carriers of FVL without history of venous thromboembolism (VTE) were interviewed. Carriership of FVL has the potential to influence daily life by inducing concerns, stigmatisation...
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