Which risk increases as Factor XII levels rise excessively in the blood?

💡 Explanation

Elevated Factor XII triggers excessive activation of the intrinsic coagulation pathway, increasing thrombin generation and fibrin formation; this results in an elevated risk of thromboembolism because Factor XII initiates clotting cascade, therefore the clotting mechanism occurs excessively, rather than being appropriately regulated.

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