Cedric Hermans: Von Willebrand Disease Diagnosis – From Complexity to Simplicity
Cedric Hermans, Head of Haemophilia Centre at the Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc in Brussels, shared on LinkedIn:
”Von Willebrand disease diagnosis: from complexity to simplicity
I am pleased to share our latest open-access paper published in RPTH.
Essentials
• The complexity of diagnosing von Willebrand disease (VWD) often hinders recognition of new patients.
• Focusing on von Willebrand factor (VWF) activity and FVIII levels may simplify the diagnostic process.
• Factor choice should consider VWF activity, FVIII, and the quality of the infused VWF multimers.
• A streamlined approach could improve global diagnosis and management of VWD.
This work advocates for a more pragmatic and accessible diagnostic strategy, particularly useful in centers with limited expertise or resources, while recognizing the need for accurate subtyping in complex cases.”
Read the full article in RPTH.
Article: Von Willebrand disease diagnosis: from complexity to simplicity
Authors: Quentin Van Thillo, Cédric Hermans
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