Hemophilia And Von Willebrand's Disease

Question 0

Define von Willebrand disease

Answer 0

disorder involving the deficiency of the von Willebrand protein

Question 1

Define hemophilia

Answer 1

Sex linked recessive genetic disorder caused by defective or deficient coagulation factor. Two major forms of hemophilia Are A and B

Question 2

Support for hemophilia patient

Answer 2

Replacement of the missing clotting factors. replacement therapy maybe as a prophylactic measure

Question 3

Management of hemophilia

Answer 3

In the home setting with careful teaching and recognizing disease related problems and learning which problems can be resolved at home and which require hospitalization