Catalog
Thrombophilia
Link to WHO Definition
Thrombophilia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1733531851
A disease caused by determinants arising after birth or genetically inherited factors leading to abnormalities in blood. This disease is characterised by abnormality of blood coagulation that increases the risk of thrombosis, clots in blood vessels. This disease may present with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Confirmation is identification of abnormal blood coagulation in a blood sample.