https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d By Grace Wilhelm en-us 2018-09-05 21:24:25 UTC 2026-01-24 06:53:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hearts.png wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/278206738 Von Willebrand Disease is a bleeding disorder caused by low levels of clotting protein in the blood.]]> 2018-09-05 21:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/278206738 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/278207100 Prolonged nosebleeds, bleeding from the gums, increased menstrual flow, excessive bleeding from a cut, blood in urine, easy bruising, and excessive bleeding during childbirth.]]> 2018-09-05 21:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/278207100 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/278207752 Treatments usually focus on stopping or preventing bleeding episodes, usually by using medication.]]> 2018-09-05 21:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/278207752 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/278208003 Pediatrician, Primary Care Provider, OBGYN Doctor, Hematologist.]]> 2018-09-05 21:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/278208003 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/278211095  Gstatic.com. (2018). Von Willebrand Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.gstatic.com/healthricherkp/pdf/von_willebrand_disease.pdf [Accessed 5 Sep. 2018].]]> 2018-09-05 21:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/278211095 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279006244 Most people who have Von Willebrand Disease are born with it, however the symptoms may not show up for years. VWD is rarely developed in life.]]> 2018-09-07 19:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279006244 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279006735 Von WIllebrand Disease is caused by a faulty gene that causes problems with the proteins that help blood clot.]]> 2018-09-07 19:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279006735 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279007123 Von Willebrand Disease cannot be cured but with good treatment and self-care, a person can live a healthy active life.]]> 2018-09-07 19:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279007123 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279009431 Von Willebrand disease. (2016, December 03). Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/von-willebrand-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354978]]> 2018-09-07 19:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279009431 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279010994 Von Willebrand Disease affects men and women equally. However, females be more intensely impacted due to menstruation and childbirth.]]> 2018-09-07 19:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279010994 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279012134 Von Willebrand Disease. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/von-willebrand-disease/]]> 2018-09-07 19:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279012134 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279012754 There are three sub-types of Von Willebrand Disease. Type 1, 2, and 3. Type 1 is the mildest form of VWD, and occurs in 70-80% of affected individuals. Type 2 includes about 20% of the individuals. VWF in Type 2 can be present in normal or near-normal amounts but doesn't function properly. Type 3 of VWD is the most severe, and includes about 5%. Affected individuals have almost no VWF in their blood.]]> 2018-09-07 19:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279012754 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279014364 VWF stands for Von WIllebrand Factor. VWF is a blood glycoprotein involved in hemostasis. VWF in individuals with Von Willebrand Disease either have no VWF, they have little amounts, or it doesn't work properly.]]> 2018-09-07 19:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279014364 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279016142 C. (2015, March 12). Retrieved September 07, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68UDgLGc0sQ]]> 2018-09-07 20:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279016142 wilhelmg https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279020925 G. (2016, May 10). Von Willebrand Disease: The 4 minute overview [with images]. Retrieved from https://kingbiomed.com/bleeding-disorders/von-willebrand-disease-the-4-minute-overview-with-images/]]> 2018-09-07 20:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wilhelmg/ow0dryqtov7d/wish/279020925