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The diagnosis and management of von Willebrand disease - UKHCDO

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Last updated:11th Aug 2014
The diagnosis and management of von Willebrand disease: a United Kingdom Haemophilia Centre Doctors Organization guideline approved by the British Committee for Standards in Haematology


The objective of this guideline is to provide healthcare professionals with clear guidance on the diagnosis and management of patients with von Willebrand disease.

Von Willebrand factor (VWF) is a large and complex plasma glycoprotein that is essential for normal haemostasis. It is well recognized that deficiency of VWF results in a bleeding disorder that varies in severity according to the degree of deficiency and the specific characteristics of the molecule and which may have features of both primary and secondary haemostatic defects. The complex structure of the protein and the wide range of plasma levels encountered in the population make laboratory assessment and diagnosis a challenging proposition.

 

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