Low von Willebrand Disease: A Bleeding Disorder of Unknown Cause?

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von Willebrand disease (VWD) represents the most common inherited bleeding disorder. The majority of VWD cases are characterized by partial quantitative reductions in plasma von Willebrand factor (VWF) levels. Management of patients with mild to moderate VWF reductions in the range of 30 to 50 IU/dL poses a common clinical challenge. Some of these low VWF patients present with significant bleeding problems. In...

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