Von Willebrand’s disease is a common, congenital bleeding disorder. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning Von Willebrand’s disease?
A. As in hemophilia, it is much more common in men
B. A history of spontaneous bleeding is common
C. Screening laboratory tests will include a prolonged aPTT with a normal prothrombin time
D. Pre-treatment for elective surgery require administration of cryoprecipitate to achieve levels of 23–50% of normal
Answer:C
Von Willebrand’s disease is a common, congenital bleeding disorder. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning Von Willebrand’s disease?
A. As in hemophilia, it is much more common in men B. A history of spontaneous bleeding is common C. Screening laboratory tests will include a prolonged aPTT with a normal prothrombin time D. Pre-treatment for elective surgery require administration of cryoprecipitate to achieve levels of 23–50% of normal