How Do You Treat the F5 Gene? Understanding the Factor V Leiden Mutation
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While the Factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation of the F5 gene cannot be cured or treated directly, management focuses on preventing and treating the resulting blood clots. This common genetic condition affects an estimated 3 to 8 percent of the European and North American populations, increasing the risk of venous thromboembolism.
