Hematology

Von Willebrand

Questions discussed in this category

How do you approach delivery planning in patients with T1 vWD?

Do you routinely recommend a C-section over vaginal delivery? Induced vs spontaneous? If a C-section is needed, do you prefer general anesthesia over...

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What is the best way to prepare children with von Willebrand disease for tonsillectomy to reduce the risk of post-operative hemorrhage?

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Would you consider IV thrombolytics in patients with acute ischemic stroke, with or without a large vessel occlusion, if they have a history of von Willebrand disease (VWD), regardless of its type?

Would you ask for a hematologist to weigh in on this emergently?

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In a patient with type I von Willebrand disease who is pregnant and at increased risk for preeclampsia, would you recommend treatment with aspirin?

Risk factors for preeclampsia include advanced maternal age and twin gestation. Would your thinking differ if their bleeding history is limited to ea...

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For von Willebrand type 2B, do you expect a decline in platelet count over time as vWF increases with age?

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Is there any benefit to using desmopressin over vWF replacement therapy for vWD?

If not, has your practice changed to use vWF replacement therapy more routinely for perioperative or acute bleeding management? Do you still perform D...

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How do you manage mild Type 1 von Willebrand disease undergoing wisdom teeth removal?

Antifibrinolytic therapy alone +/- DDAVP?

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How do you interpret a low VWF activity/antigen ratio, when both activity and antigen levels are above 50%?

E.g. Normal F8, VWF activity ~50%, VWF antigen ~100%, ratio 0.5 sent in a patient with positive bleeding history Is there any clinical significance t...

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Do you screen for VWD in all women with menorrhagia severe enough to cause iron deficiency anemia?

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How would you manage anti-platelet therapy in patients presenting with ischemic stroke and have a history of von Willebrand disease?

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What is the optimal management of a patient needing surgical clearance for a knee replacement with VWF Ag and factor VIII between 40-50 and no bleeding history?

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In a patient with a bleeding disorder, how would one approach anticoagulation during active COVID infection?

Bleeding disorder such as vWD

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How would you manage a patient with acquired von Willebrand disease who requires DAPT for arterial disease?

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