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The Hema Archive 🩸
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Classical Hematology • Thrombosis • Hemostasis • Resources. 🩸 A modern, digital hub curating essential knowledge and new research. #MedTwitter #HemeOnc
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Mar 24
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Let’s simplify the most common bleeding disorder in the world:
von Willebrand Disease (vWD).
Here is the masterclass on the simplified types, the modern testing updates, and the diagnostic ratio.
🧵👇
#MedTwitter #Hematology
🎩 1. The Hats of vWF
To understand the disease, you must understand the protein. von Willebrand Factor (vWF) wears
two crucial hats in hemostasis:
1️⃣ The Glue: Anchors circulating platelets to damaged blood vessels.
2️⃣ The Bodyguard: Protects FVIII from rapid destruction.