📋Overview
Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a common inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of von Willebrand factor (VWF), a protein critical for blood clotting. It is the modern preferred term replacing older eponyms such as Von Willebrand's disease. VWD leads to impaired platelet adhesion and reduced clot stability, resulting in prolonged bleeding.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0042974Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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