A patient with a history of recurrent thrombosis is found to have a mutation in the factor V gene, which makes it resistant to inactivation by activated protein C. What is the name of this condition?

A Factor V Leiden thrombophilia
B Prothrombin G20210A mutation
C Antithrombin III deficiency
D Protein C deficiency
Factor V Leiden thrombophilia is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the factor V gene, which leads to the production of a factor V protein that is resistant to inactivation by activated protein C, resulting in an increased risk of thrombosis.
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
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