Von Willebrand disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common inherited bleeding disorder?
A
Von Willebrand disease
2
Q
Von Willebrand disease is mostly inherited in a (…?) pattern
A
Autosomal dominant pattern
3
Q
Is there a specific diagnostic test for von Willebrand disease?
A
No
4
Q
Which medication can be used to stimulate the release of von Willebrand factor?
A
Desmopressin
5
Q
What are the different types of haemophilia?
A
- Haemophilia A (deficiency in factor VIII)
- Haemophilia B (deficiency in factor IX)
6
Q
Both haemophilia A and B are inherited in a (…?) pattern
A
X-linked recessive pattern (therefore almost exclusively affect males)
7
Q
Describe the management of haemophilia A and B
A
Affected clotting factors (VIII or IX) can be replaced by IV infusion either prophylactically/in response to bleeding
