FVL, which is the result of a single point mutation at Arg506, is a common and strong hereditary risk factor for thrombosis in Caucasians.5,6 The APC resistant (APCR) phenotype which is associated with a 7-fold increase in the risk of deep vein thrombosis, is considered to be a consequence of FVL in 95% of cases.5 This evidence concerns the gene F5 and deep vein thrombosis.