PMID: 9170590May 1, 1997Paper

Von Willebrand disease: a nursing perspective

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
D KleinertM Hannan

Abstract

Von Willebrand disease, caused by a deficiency or abnormality of von Willebrand factor, is the most common hereditary bleeding disorder, occurring in approximately 1% of the population. This article is intended to raise the level of awareness in the health care community and define the nurse's role in recognizing the clinical presentation of this underdiagnosed bleeding disorder.

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