Hematology & Oncology Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment of Von Willebrand Disease/Deficiency
A
Use DDAVP (Desmopressin)
- synthetic form of ADH
- ADH increases the release of vWF from endothelial cells
2
Q
Chromia
A
Central pallor
Hyper Chromia = reduced central pallor (as in hereditary spherocytosis)