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Different bleeding risk in type 2A and 2M von Willebrand disease: a 2-year prospective study in 107 patients.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Apr 2012
Castaman G, Federici A B, Tosetto A, La Marca S, Stufano F, Mannucci P M, Rodeghiero F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Type 2A and 2M von Willebrand disease (VWD2A and VWD2M) are characterized by the presence of a dysfunctional von Willebrand factor (VWF) and a variable bleeding tendency. So far, a head-to-head comparison of the clinical history and bleeding risk between VWD2A and VWD2M has never been provided in a prospective manner. AIM OF THE STUDY: We assessed the bleeding incidence rate and clinical...
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