100 Questions & Answers About von Willebrand Disease

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Edition: 1st
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Pub. Date: 2008-05-21
Publisher(s): Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Preview this title's catalog page in a new window 100 Questions & Answers About Von Willerbrand Disease First Edition Second Edition Third Edition Fourth Edition Fifth Edition Sixth Edition Seventh Edition Eighth Edition Ninth Edition Tenth Edition Eleventh Edition Twelve Edition Authors: Andra H. James , MD , Duke University Medical Center Show degrees: Yes No Show affiliations: Yes No ISBN: 0763757675ISBN-13: 9780763757670Price: $17.95Binding: PaperbackPages: 114Link for Request Review Copy: http://www.jbpub.com/cart/compcart.cfm?bc=5767-0&t=Will Publish: 05/21/2008Copyright: Title Page Text [Edit] EMPOWER YOURSELF!The only text to provide both the patient’s and doctor’s views, 100 Questions & Answers About Von Willebrand Disease provides a much needed primer for patients and their families. This book address the questions most relevant to those recently diagnosed with the disease, offering up-to-date, authoritative, practical, yet easy to understand answers to your questions about Von Willebrand Disease, including indispensable information about diagnosis and treatment. VWD is a common bleeding disorder, affecting 1% of all people; this valuable resource will help those diagnosed better understand and cope with the disorder.

Table of Contents

Forewordp. v
Introductionp. vii
The Basicsp. 1
Questions 1-26 cover background information, including diagnostic testing, and signs and symptoms of von Willebrand disease, with questions such as:
How and why does blood clot?
What is von Willebrand factor?
What is the difference between von Willebrand disease and hemophilia?
Treatmentp. 31
Questions 27-54 explore a number of options to treat VWD and to help control bleeding, including:
How is von Willebrand factor replaced?
What are topical agents and how can they help?
What if I have to have an operation or other procedure? How is bleeding prevented?
Women's Issuesp. 55
Questions 55-76 address concerns specifically targeted to women with VWD, such as:
How is menorrhagia or heavy menstrual bleeding managed?
What are hemorrhagic cysts?
Is treatment of VWD safe for an unborn baby?
What is a normal amount of bleeding after childbirth?
Managing Other Bleeding Symptomsp. 77
Questions 77-84 discuss a variety of other bleeding symptoms that may occur, including:
What if there is blood in my urine?
What if I get a nosebleed?
Can von Willebrand disease cause joint bleeds?
Living with VWDp. 89
Questions 85-100 provide practical advice regarding lifestyle choices and how they will affect your VWD, such as:
Are there medications that I should avoid?
Does eating foods high in vitamin K prevent bleeding?
Is a medical identification bracelet necessary?
Appendixp. 111
Glossaryp. 119
Indexp. 123
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