Von Willebrand disease overview
|
Von Willebrand disease Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Von Willebrand disease overview On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Von Willebrand disease overview |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Von Willebrand disease overview |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Von Willebrand disease (vWD) is the most common hereditary coagulation abnormality described in humans, although it can also be acquired as a result of other medical conditions. It arises from a qualitative or quantitative deficiency of von Willebrand factor (vWF), a multimeric protein that is required for platelet adhesion. It is known to affect humans and dogs. There are four types of hereditary vWD. Other factors including ABO blood groups may also play a part in the severity of the condition.