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Medications such as desamino-8-arginine vasopressin (DDAVP) can be given to raise the levels of von Willebrand factor, which will reduce the tendency toward bleeding. Some types of von Willebrand disease do not respond to DDAVP. Tests should be done to determine a patient's...[read article]

Tests for Von Willebrand Disease

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Bleeding time is a blood test that looks at how fast small blood vessels close to stop you from bleeding.A blood pressure cuff inflates around your upper arm. While...  More
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The factor VIII assay is a blood test that measures the activity of factor VIII-- one of the substances involved in blood clotting(coagulation).Blood is typically d...  More
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The factor VIII assay is a blood test that measures the activity of factor VIII-- one of the substances involved in blood clotting(coagulation).Blood is typically d...  More
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The platelet aggregation test checks to see how well platelets, a part of blood, clump together and cause blood clotting.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usual...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Von Willebrand Factor Multimer Assay Test
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A platelet count is a test to measure how many platelets you have in your blood. Platelets help the blood clot.  More
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Partial thromboplastin time(PTT) is a blood test that looks at how long it takes for blood to clot. It can help tell if you have bleeding or clotting problems.The h...  More
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Prothrombin time(PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion(plasma) of your blood to clot.  More
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These are primary hemostasis, which is the interaction of the injured blood vessel and platelets; secondary hemostasis, which is referred to historically as the blo...  More
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The factor VIII assay is a blood test that measures the activity of factor VIII-- one of the substances involved in blood clotting(coagulation).Blood is typically d...  More
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Medical Procedures for Von Willebrand Disease

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Transfusion therapy refers to the process of administering whole blood or blood components to a patient through an intravenous(IV) needle or catheter placed in a pa...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Von Willebrand Disease

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DESMOPRESSIN (des moe PRESS in) is a man made form of the hormone vasopressin. It helps to reduce frequent urination and excessive thirst. This medicine is used to ...  More
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DESMOPRESSIN (des moe PRESS in) is a man made hormone. It helps to control urination and thirst. This medicine is used to treat central diabetes insipidus. It is us...  More
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DESMOPRESSIN (des moe PRESS in) is a man made hormone. It is used to treat or prevent bleeding in patients with Hemophilia A and von Willebrand's Disease. This...  More
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