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Von Willebrand disease: a nursing perspective
1New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Center, New York, NY 10021, USA.
Summary
Von Willebrand disease, the most common inherited bleeding disorder, affects about 1% of people. Recognizing its symptoms is crucial for healthcare providers, especially nurses, to improve diagnosis and care.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Genetics
- Nursing
Background:
- Von Willebrand disease is the most prevalent hereditary bleeding disorder.
- It stems from deficiency or dysfunction of von Willebrand factor.
- Approximately 1% of the global population is affected.