A Patient with Abnormal Menses: Case Study of a Nurse Practitioner's Approach to Diagnosis and Management of von Willebrand Disease

Von Willebrand disease (vWD) is an inherited disorder that slows and hinders the blood clotting process. The literature on evaluation, diagnosis, and referral of vWD for nurse practitioners working in primary care is scant. This article presents the history and pathophysiology of vWD and a case stud...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Creative nursing 2016-01, Vol.22 (2), p.101-105
Hauptverfasser:	Brooks, Mirella Vasquez, Brooks, D. Michael, Alvaro, Shirley
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Management, and Leadership Blood Blood diseases Case studies Diagnosis Genetic disorders Medical diagnosis Medical referrals Menstruation Nurse practitioners Nursing Pathophysiological aspects Patient care planning Primary care Primary health care Professional Issues and Trends Womens health
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Zusammenfassung:	Von Willebrand disease (vWD) is an inherited disorder that slows and hinders the blood clotting process. The literature on evaluation, diagnosis, and referral of vWD for nurse practitioners working in primary care is scant. This article presents the history and pathophysiology of vWD and a case study of an individual with vWD, including diagnostic workup, appropriate referral to a hematologist, and ongoing care.
ISSN:	1078-4535 1946-1895
DOI:	10.1891/1078-4535.22.2.101