Research Article | Open Access
KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF TREATMENT PROTOCOL WITH VON WILLEBRAND'S DISEASE PATIENTS
Lasya.G,DhanrajGanapathyL. Keerthisasanka,Vinay sivaswamy
Pages: 8142-8154
Abstract
Introduction:Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common hereditary blood clotting disease inhumans.The three forms of VWD are hereditary, acquired, and pseudo or platelet type. VWD type 1 is the most common type of the disorder,
with mild bleeding symptoms such as nosebleeds, though occasionally more severe symptoms can occur.The various types of VWD present with varying degrees of bleeding tendency, usually in the form of easy bruising, nosebleeds, and bleeding
gums.[medical citation needed] Women may experience heavy menstrual periods and blood loss during childbirth.
Keywords
Awareness, Bleeding disorders, Blood coagulation disorders, management of bleeding disorder, innovative technique.