Von Willebrand factor as a thrombotic and inflammatory mediator in critical illness

The endothelial exocytosis of high‐molecular‐weight multimeric von Willebrand factor (vWF) may occur in critical illness states, including trauma and sepsis, leading to the sustained elevation and altered composition of plasma vWF. These critical illnesses involve the common process of sympathoadren...

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