von Willebrand's disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is von Willebrand’s disease?
A
a hereditary bleeding disorder characterized by a deficiency of or a defect in a protein termed von Willebrand factor
2
Q
von Willebrand’s disease causes ______________ to adhere to damaged endothelium
A
platelets
3
Q
what is von Willebrand’s disease characterized by ?
A
an increased tendency to bleed from mucous membranes.
Nose bleeds, gum bleeding, easy bruising. excessive menstrual bleeding
