UK Haemophilia Centre Doctors' Organization
The diagnosis of von Willebrand disease: a guideline from the UK Haemophilia Centre Doctors' Organization
Abstract
von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the commonest inherited bleeding disorder. However, despite an increasing understanding of the pathophysiology of VWD, the diagnosis of VWD is frequently difficult because of uncertainty regarding the relationship between laboratory assays and function in vivo. The objective of this guideline is to provide contemporary advice on a rational approach to the diagnosis of VWD. This is the second edition of this UK Haemophilia Centre Doctors' Organisation (UKHCDO) guideline and supersedes the previous edition which was published in 1997.
Source and rights
Published by Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia, 2004. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- UK Haemophilia Centre Doctors' Organization
- Published
- 2004
- Applies to
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia
- PubMed
- 15086318
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