To determine the genetic epidemiology, including genetic and environmental interactions of the multifactorial disease, venous thromboembolism (VTE).
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The high prevalence of the Factor V R506Q (Leiden) and Prothrombin 20210G --> A mutations among VTE patients suggests the hypothesis that additional genetic abnormalities of coagulation (thrombophilia) are associated with a substantial proportion of VTE cases. --- R506Q ---
Using stored DNA samples, the investigators screened for mutations within the candidate genes for Factor V R506Q (Leiden) and Prothrombin 20210G --> A using either dideoxy, bi-directional dideoxy, or restriction endonuclease fingerprinting, and performing population-based case-control and cohort studies using a previously identified 30-year VTE inception cohort. --- R506Q ---