Abstract
Von Willebrand's disease (vWD) is a bleeding disorder that is recognized commonly in dogs but rarely in cats. This article presents the pathophysiology and clinical features of vWD, including a discussion of inherited and acquired types of vWD. Laboratory evaluation and treatment of vWD are reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Blood Coagulation / physiology
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Cat Diseases / blood*
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Cat Diseases / diagnosis*
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Cat Diseases / genetics
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Cats
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Dog Diseases / blood*
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Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
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Dog Diseases / genetics
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Dogs
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Humans
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von Willebrand Diseases / blood
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von Willebrand Diseases / diagnosis
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von Willebrand Diseases / veterinary*
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von Willebrand Factor / analysis
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von Willebrand Factor / chemistry
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von Willebrand Factor / physiology