About blood disorders For patients and families For patients and families The following leaflets are provided for patients and their families to assist in understanding their condition and scientific terminology. What is thrombosis? This leaflet contains background information for patients and their families about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) including their cause, risk factors, symptoms, and preventative measures. What is atrial fibrillation? This leaflet contains background information for patients and their families about atrial fibrillation and stroke including causes, risk factors, symptoms, and preventative measures. Inherited thrombophilia? This leaflet contains background information for patients and their families about Factor V Leiden, Protein C and S deficiency, antithrombin deficiency, and prothrombin G20210A. This includes explaining how mutations can be inherited, and detailed facts about each disorder. Clinical Trials Patient Information Booklet A take-home patient information booklet full of essential information about participating in a clinical trial at PBI. Please visit our Thrombosis Australia website for additional Tools and resources.