Blood Clots in Childern

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Factor V Leiden

Produced by John Peutz, M.D. (Dept. of Pediatrics, St. Louis Health Sciences Center, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital)

A children’s book    written to explain Factor V Leiden to kids.  Storybook format with pictures. Explains factor V Leiden and how it works; addresses blood clots, warfarin and heparin

Thrombophilia: A Guide for Patients and Their Families

Produced by John Peutz, M.D. (Dept. of Pediatrics, St. Louis Health Sciences Center, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital)

A booklet written for patients and family members who have been diagnosed with a blood clot or blood clotting disorder.  Topics include: What is a blood clot?; How do clots form?; Thrombophilias; Additional risk factors; Inheritance of clotting disorders; treatments and a glossary.