Notes in 02_Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::von Willebrand’s Disease}} is an autosomal dominant condition of haemophilia caused by a deficiency in {{c2::von Willebrand factor (vWF)}}, whic…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::von Willebrand’s Disease}} {{c1::Variable depending on the extent but usually mild-moderate bleeding and very rarely severe}} {{…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of {{c2::von Willebrand’s Disease}} {{c1::Normal FBC}} {{c1::Mixing Study: Prolonged aPTT}} {{c1::vWF assay (Diagnostic)}} {{c1::Low fa…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of von Willebrand’s Disease{{c1::Type 1: Tranexamic acid or Desmopressin (DDAVP)}}{{c1::Type 2 and 3: Factor VIII and von Willebrand factor …
Published	02/10/2024	Desmopressin (DDAVP) should be avoided in patients with significant {{c1::cardiovascular}} risk
Published	02/10/2024	Patients using Desmopressin (DDAVP) will require fluid {{c1::restriction}} as it acts as an anti-diuretic
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