In patients with a mild-to-moderate bleeding disorders (MBD), von Willebrand disease (VWD) is diagnosed at von Willebrand factor (VWF) levels ≤50 IU/dL. Although VWF levels are unstable, repeated testing...
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von Willebrand disease (VWD) is an inherited bleeding disorder, caused by a von Willebrand Factor (VWF) deficiency. It can be due to decreased production with low plasma levels, structural anomalies, or...
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Type 2 Normandy von Willebrand disease (VWD2N) is usually perceived as a mild bleeding disorder that can be treated with desmopressin (DDAVP). However, VWD2N patients can be compound heterozygous or homozygous...
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Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is an inherited bleeding disorder caused by quantitative or qualitative defects in the von Willebrand factor protein (VWF). Type 3 VWD has a severe bleeding phenotype caused by the absence of VWF where treatment usually involves replacement therapy with VWF-containing products. The immune system can react to the VWF product and form anti-VWF antibodies to neutralize or clear the VWF which can compromise efficacy of treatment...
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