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Von Willebrand's Disease Flashcards

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Define von Willebrand’s Disease?

A
  • Most common disorder of coagulation
  • Most common subtype is autosominal dominant
  • Associated with low or abnormal vWF
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What re the symptoms of vWD?

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Mucosal/capillary bleeding

Easy bruising

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What are the investigations for vWF?

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BLOODS
APTT +
Factor VIIIc + vWF -
Bleeding time +

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What is the management of vWF?

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vWF concentrate
Vasopressin Infusions
Cryoprecipitate
Fresh frozen plasma

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