von willebrand disease Flashcards
1
Q
inheritance
A
autosomal dominant
2
Q
presentation
A
bleeding gums
epistaxis
menorrhagia
bleeding during surigal ops
FHx bleeidng
3
Q
diagnosis is based on
A
Hx abnormal bleeding
FHx
bleeding assessment tools
4
Q
when to give treatment
A
in response to major bleeding/trauma or in preparation for operation
5
Q
what can be given
A
desmopressin
VWF
factor VIII
6
Q
Mx for women with VWD with menorrhagia
A
combination of
tranexamic acid mefanamic acid norethisterone COCP mirena coil
