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Question 5#

Risk factors for inherited VTE include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Dysfibrinogenemia
B. Factor V Leiden
C. Protein C deficiency
D. von Willebrand disease

Correct Answer is D

Comment:

Von Willebrand Disease is the most common genetic bleeding disorder and is characterized by a propensity to bleed. All other disorders listed are associated with increased risk of VTE.

Risk factors for venous thromboembolism: