To help determine the cause of unexplained excessive or repeated episodes of bleeding, to diagnose von Willebrand disease (VWD), and to distinguish between different types of VWD.
The tropical zones of the American continent (Neotropics), where Costa Rica is located, contain a greater diversity of species and ecosystems, as well as a broader range of interactions, compared with other tropical regions of the world.he institution charged with the task of administering Costa Ricaâs biodiversity is the Ministry of the Environment and Energy (MINAE), and more specifically to the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), which is responsible for the conservation and sustainable use of the countryâs biodiversity.
The tierra caliente zone is hot and comprises tropical rainforests and savannas. The tierra templada is a temperate zone of evergreen forests. Coffee is an important economic crop in this zone. The tierra fria is the upper limit of natural tree growth and is a region of high plateaus and mountain valleys.