Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most prevalent inherited bleeding disorder (BD), affecting up to 1% of the general population. Over 75% of women with VWD experience heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB),...
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There is significant ongoing debate regarding type 1 von Willebrand disease (VWD) defintion. Previous guidelines recommended patients with von Willebrand factor (VWF) levels <30 IU/dL be diagnosed type...
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Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the commonest inherited bleeding disorder with approximately one in 1000 of the population experiencing bleeding symptoms due to either reduced levels or dysfunctional von...
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This guideline updates the previous guidelines published on behalf of the British Society for Haematology (BSH) and the United Kingdom Haemophilia Centre Doctors' Organisation (UKHCDO), focussing on the laboratory components of diagnosis and monitoring. Clinical aspects will be addressed in a separate guideline. Return to the table of contents...
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