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15 Treatments for Von Willebrand Disease

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Tests

1	Medical Procedures

3	Prescribed Medications

Overview

Patients who are unable to tolerate or are unresponsive to drug-based treatments are treated with concentrated factor VIII obtained from blood products. Not all factor VIII concentrates can be used since some do not contain enough vWF. The concentrate is treated to kill most vir...[read article]

Tests for Von Willebrand Disease

1. Bleeding Time Bleeding time is a test used to determine how quickly your blood clots to stop you from bleeding. The test involves making small, superficial cuts on your skin simi... More
2. Platelet Aggregation Assay Test A platelet aggregation test checks how well your platelets clump together. Platelets are types of blood cells. They help form blood clots by sticking together. A cl... More
3. Von Willebrand Factor Activity Your doctor may recommend a factor VIII assay test to determine whether your body produces a healthy level of this particular coagulation factor. Your body needs fa... More
4. Factor VIII Assay Test Your doctor may recommend a factor VIII assay test to determine whether your body produces a healthy level of this particular coagulation factor. Your body needs fa... More
5. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
6. Von Willebrand Factor Multimer Assay Test
7. Platelet Count A platelet count is a diagnostic test that determines the number of platelets in the patient's blood. Platelets, which are also called thrombocytes, are small ... More
8. Partial Thromboplastin Time A partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test helps doctors assess your body's ability to form blood clots. Each time you bleed, it triggers a series of reactions k... More
9. Prothrombin Time Test A prothrombin time (PT) test, measures the amount of time it takes for your blood plasma to clot. Prothrombin, also known as factor ll, is just one of many plasma p... More
10. Blood Coagulation Tests Hemostasis has been described as a process by which the body spontaneously stops bleeding and maintains blood in the fluid state within the vascular compartment. Th... More
11. Von Willebrand Factor Assay Test Your doctor may recommend a factor VIII assay test to determine whether your body produces a healthy level of this particular coagulation factor. Your body needs fa... More
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Medical Procedures for Von Willebrand Disease

1. Transfusion of Coagulation Factors 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 p... More
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Prescribed Medications for Von Willebrand Disease

1. desmopressin(DDAVP ) 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
2. desmopressin nasal(Stimate , others...) Close 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
3. desmopressin injection(DDAVP , Desmopressin Acetate) 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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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.