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von Willebrand disease: Rx

  • Type 1: Quantitative disease
    • dDAVP trial
  • Type 2: Qualitative disease
    • dDAVP trial; unlikely to be effective
  • Type 3: Autosomal recessive d/o with virtually undetectable levels vWF
  • Acquired vWF deficiency
    • Trial of dDAVP, if not responding, use vWF concentrate or cryprecipitate if emergency
    • If antibody mediated acquired vWF deficiency, use IVIG
  • Minor bleeding/Minor surgery
    • dDAVP, follow bleeding clinically
    • If continues to bleed, use vWF concentrate or cryprecipitate if emergency
  • Major bleeding/Major surgery
  • Recommended to use vWF concentrate or cryprecipitate if emergency
  • Continue for 7-14 days, less if sites of bleeding easily monitored and are controlled

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