Irish researchers have made a discovery about von Willebrand disease (VWD) that could reduce the risk of complications during surgery and childbirth. VWD is an inherited bleeding disorder that affects blood clotting and impacts approximately one per cent of people worldwide. The researchers found that the age at which individuals are tested for VWD has a significant impact on their diagnosis, potentially leading to inaccuracies in both diagnosis and treatment. The study also revealed that older patients with VWD respond better to a particular treatment, indicating that they may require less medication. This finding could open new possibilities for treating older patients with VWD.
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Age significantly impacts diagnosis of common bleeding disorder, research shows
