Search for dissertations about: "von Willebrand Disease"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the words von Willebrand Disease.

  2. 1. Genetic characterization of families with von Willebrand disease

    Author : Elsa Lanke; Malmö Klinisk koagulationsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; mutation; bleeding; coagulation; von Willebrand disease; genetics;

    Abstract : von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common hereditary bleeding disorder. It is caused by quantitative and/or qualitative defects of the von Willebrand factor (VWF). The severity of the disease can vary considerably, as can the hereditary patterns. READ MORE

  4. 2. Von Willebrand disease - aspects of diagnosis, prophylaxis and outcome

    Author : Elena Holm; Malmö Klinisk koagulationsmedicin; []
    Keywords : von Willebrand disease;

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  5. 3. von Willebrand disease in women : heavy menstrual bleeding and obstetrical bleeding

    Author : Igor Govorov; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder worldwide with a prevalence, reaching 1% of general population. vWD is equally distributed between genders. However, vWD-affected females experience specific hemostatic challenges during menstruation and childbirth. READ MORE

  6. 4. On inflammation and cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

    Author : Solveig Wållberg Jonsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rheumatoid arthritis; mortality; cardiovascular disease; ischemic heart disease; inflammation; lipids; Lp a ; haemostasis; fibrinolysis; atherogenesis; thrombogenesis;

    Abstract : Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a shorter life span than the general population. An increased death due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been reported. RA is characterized by synovitis and joint destruction accompanied by an acute phase reaction and systemic features. READ MORE

  7. 5. Primary biliary cirrhosis : an epidemiological and clinical study based on patients from northern Sweden

    Author : Per Uddenfeldt; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Primary biliary cirrhosis; incidence; prevalence; disease course; Kveim test; sarcoidosis; rheumatic disorders; lung function; diffusing capacity; Sjögren syndrome; von Willebrand factor;

    Abstract : Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic cholestatic liver disease, which primarily affects middle-aged women. The liver histology is characterized by inflammation and destruction of the intrahepatic bile ducts as well as a high frequency of granuloma. READ MORE