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The von Willebrand disease creates the tendency to bleed and bruise easily. It is an inherited clotting disorder that is usually less severe but more common. Those affected lack a plasma protein. Von Willebrand factor enables platelets to adhere to damaged blood vessel walls.
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∙ 13y agoAn inherited lifelong bleeding disorder caused by an abnormal gene, similar to hemophilia. The gene defect results in a decreased blood concentration of a substance called von Willebrand's factor (vWF).
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∙ 13y agoThe genetics of VWD are complex and involve a gene that produces vWF and is found on the short arm of chromosome 12.
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What are the chances of a woman having the gene for von Willebrand disease if her nephew has been diagnosed with the disease?
Von Willebrand disease may be hard to diagnose. Low Von Willebrand factor levels and bleeding do not always mean you have Von Willebrand disease. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000544.htm
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What is desmopressin acetate needed for?
Controlling bleeding disorders, such as Von Willebrands Disease.
What is the purpose for Desmopressin Acetate used?
It's used to help control bleeding disorders, such as Von Willebrands. Von Willebrands is basically that your blood doesn't clot. For example, say you have Von Willebrands and you cut yourself, Desmopressin Acetate helps your blood clot. I have Von Willebrands and I've used this before.
Would it be safe for me to get a belly button piercing even though I have a bleeding disorder called Von WilleBrands Disease?
Your best best is to call your hematologist. Your situation is not unusual, and I'm sure they've covered the question before.
What are the common diseases of German Shepherds?
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Can a person with Von Willebrands disease donate organs?
it is not advised due to lack of research. they are currently doing studies using animals to help actually determine the risks as there are different elements involved (as opposed to blood donation where us with VWD are not to donate.)
When did Johannes Willebrands die?
Johannes Willebrands died on 2006-08-02.
When was Johannes Willebrands born?
Johannes Willebrands was born on 1909-09-04.
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What has the author Elsa Magdalena Willebrands written?
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Who is Von Willebrand disease named after?
The Finnish physician Erik von Willebrand was the first to describe von Willebrand disease (VWD).
Which blood component is associated with Von Willenbrand disease?
von Willebrand disease results from inadequate von Willebrand factor. This problem is a blood clotting disorder.
What is a disease in which the blood does not clot normally?
Hemophilia is one disease in which blood does not clot normally. von Willebrand's Disease
