- Any previous history of deep vein thrombosis or any other thromboembolic event. 3. History of thrombocytopenia or bleeding due to abnormal platelet number or function. 4. Clotting factor abnormalities associated with hypercoagulability, specifically Factor V Leiden, Protein C or Protein S deficiency or antithrombin III deficiency. 5. Elevated blood pressure (BP) at screening (systolic >140 mm Hg, diastolic >85 mm Hg). If the subject's BP is elevated on the first measurement, complete two additional BP measurements 2 minutes apart and average the three assessments to evaluate this criteria. If averaged BP exceeds the safety criteria, the subject should be excluded.