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Diagnosis and management of adult patients with von Willebrand disease in South Australia.
Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis - 1 Jul 2011
Rodgers Susan Elizabeth, Lloyd John Viner, Mangos Hilda Magdalena, Duncan Elizabeth Mary, McRae Simon J
Abstract excerpt
We have analyzed the databases for von Willebrand disease (VWD) from the hemophilia center for adult patients with bleeding disorders in South Australia. We define the prevalence of types of VWD to determine the proportion of who would be treated with factor (F) VIII/von Willebrand factor (VWF) concentrate to prevent or control hemorrhage. In severe or moderately severe patients, we use plasma-derived FVIII/VWF...
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