Published on June 13, 2017
Thrombophilia
A condition that increases a person's risk of forming clumped masses of blood (clots).
Overview
Thrombophilia is an inherited condition that increases the risk of forming blood clots. Such blood clots may travel through the blood vessels and cause a life-threatening blockage of blood flow to the heart, lungs, or brain. Blood clots also may cause pregnancy complications.
Treatments
Treatment may include blood-thinning drugs.