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3 days ago · This guideline describes laboratory tests used to diagnose and monitor individuals with von Willebrand disease (VWD). Since the publication of the previous guideline, 1 new functional tests have become widely available as an alternative to the ristocetin cofactor assay.
4 days ago · CASE HISTORY • Part 1. A 76-year-old man presents with a complaint of headache, which began several hours after a fall and has steadily worsened. His history is notable for hypertension and coronary artery disease, status post-bypass grafting 4 years prior. He denies any history of bleeding or thrombosis other than his previous coronary symptoms.
4 days ago · It includes relevant links to information on hemophilia, rare and ultra rare bleeding disorders, and von Willebrand disease. Upcoming editions of HANDI Highlights will focus on various topics, including scholarships, financial assistance, mental health, information for newly diagnosed families, new and emerging therapies, and more.
2 days ago · In contrast, acquired disorders develop later in life and can be caused by Vitamin K deficiency, liver disease, or certain medications like blood thinners.” Exploring the various types of bleeding disorders. There’s a myriad of bleeding disorders out there, but the ones most commonly known include Hemophilia A and B, and Von Willebrand ...
2 days ago · Lauren E Merz, Duaa AbdelHameid, Dareen M Kanaan, Subrina Farah, Peter Manzo, Nathan T Connell; Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Use Among Patients with von Willebrand Disease and Cardiac Disease.
2 days ago · At two years old, Cassie accidentally received her diagnosis of Type 1 von Willebrand Disease, severe, when she was scheduled for surgery. Before the procedure, her doctor at the time performed a bleeding time test. This test was the most common way to test for a bleeding disorder in the past.
2 days ago · Furthermore, proteome analysis revealed that von Willebrand factor (vWF) was a significant factor recognized by WGA. WGA-binding vWF differentiated patients with MDD in the depression state versus the remission state (AUC: 0.92 (95% CI 0.82 – 1.00)) and patients with MDD versus healthy subjects (AUC: 0.98 (95% CI 0.93 – 1.00)).