ASH ISTH NHF WFH 2021 guidelines on the management of von Willebrand disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a common inherited bleeding disorder. Significant variability exists in management options offered to patients.

Objective

These evidence-based guidelines from the American Society of Hematology (ASH), the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF), and the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) are intended to support patients, clinicians, and health care professionals in their decisions about management of VWD.

Methods

ASH, ISTH, NHF, and WFH formed a multidisciplinary guideline panel. Three patient representatives were included. The panel was balanced to minimize potential bias from conflicts of interest. The University of Kansas Outcomes and Implementation Research Un

SUBMITTER: Connell NT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7805326 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature