Von Willebrand Disease in the elderly: clinical perspectives

John Chapin Department of Hematology, Shire, Lexington, MA, USA Abstract: Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is an inherited bleeding disorder that affects up to 1% of the population. In most cases, VWD results from a mutation in the von Willebrand Factor (VWF) gene, which alters the amount and function o...

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Main Author: Chapin J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2018-08-01
Series:Clinical Interventions in Aging
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/von-willebrand-disease-in-the-elderly-clinical-perspectives-peer-reviewed-article-CIA