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How I treat low von Willebrand factor levels
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | O’Donnell, James S. Lavin, Michelle |
| Copyright Year | 2019 |
| Description | Partial quantitative deficiency of plasma von Willebrand factor (VWF) is responsible for the majority of cases of von Willebrand disease (VWD), the most common inherited human bleeding disorder. International consensus guidelines recommend that patients with reduced plasma VWF antigen (VWF:Ag) levels and bleeding phenotypes be considered in 2 distinct subsets. First, patients with marked reductions in plasma VWF levels (<30 IU/dL) usually have significant bleeding phenotypes and should be classified with “type 1 VWD.” In contrast, patients with intermediate reduced plasma VWF levels (in the range of 30-50 IU/dL) should be considered in a separate category labeled “low VWF levels.” These patients with low VWF commonly display variable bleeding phenotypes and often do not have VWF gene sequence variations. Because the pathophysiology underlying low VWF levels remains largely undefined, diagnosis and management of these patients continue to pose significant difficulties. In this article, we present a number of clinical case studies to highlight these common clinical challenges. In addition, we detail our approach to establishing a diagnosis in low VWF patients and discuss strategies for the management of these patients in the context of elective surgery and pregnancy. |
| Related Links | https://ashpublications.org/blood/article-pdf/133/8/795/1557759/blood844936.pdf |
| Ending Page | 804 |
| Page Count | 10 |
| Starting Page | 795 |
| DOI | 10.1182/blood-2018-10-844936 |
| Journal | Blood |
| Issue Number | 8 |
| Volume Number | 133 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Society of Hematology |
| Publisher Date | 2019-02-21 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Hematology Bleeding Antigen Von Willebrand Vwf Levels Plasma Vwf Iu/dl Low Vwf Journal: Blood (Vol- 106, Issue- 8) |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
