Von Willebrand's Disease
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Von Willebrand's Disease Prevention
Prevention of von Willebrand's disease includes:
Genetic counseling is recommended for those with von Willebrand's disease who are planning to start family.
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Von Willebrand's Disease Outlook
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Easy bleeding
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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Von Willebrand's Disease References:
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Ingerslev J, Hvitfeldt Poulsen L, Sorensen B. Current treatment of von Willebrand's disease. Hamostaseologie. 2004 Feb;24(1):56-64.
Kujovich JL. von Willebrand's disease and menorrhagia: prevalence, diagnosis, and management. Am J Hematol. 2005 Jul;79(3):220-8.
Schlammadinger A, Boda Z. Laboratory screening and diagnosis of von Willebrand's disease. Clin Lab. 2002;48(7-8):385-93.
