title: Managing hereditary thrombophilia.
abstract: Hereditary thrombophilia increases the risk of thrombosis, yet many of those affected do not fully understand the condition. This article discusses its diagnosis, treatment and management, and how nurses can educate patients to help them understand the condition and its associated risk factors.
authors.affiliation: School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University.
authors.forename: Jennifer K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Roddis
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics; D019851:Thrombophilia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants