Having the prothrombin mutation increases the risk of developing a DVT (a blood clot in the deep veins, typically the legs) and/or PE (blood clot that travels to the lungs). DVTs are dangerous because they can damage the veins, leading to pain and swelling, and sometimes to disability.
A Clinical Research Associate (CRA), also called a clinical monitor or trial monitor, is a health-care professional who performs many activities related to medical research, particularly clinical trials.
The coronary artery calcium (CAC) score is an independent predictor of coronary heart disease risk [3, 4, 5, 6, 7], and therefore may help in deciding how aggressively to pursue cholesterol-lowering, anti-platelet therapy and other primary prevention strategies.