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von Willebrand disease (vWD) is an inherited blood disorder. It decreases the blood's ability to clot. As a result, bleeding lasts longer than usual.
von Willebrand's disease is the most common hereditary bleeding disorder, affecting about 1% of the population. It affects both sexes approximately equally. There are no racial or ethnic associations with this disorder.
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Von Willebrand Disease
Last Commented on January 18, 2010 - 5:44pm
