Von Willebrand disease

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Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a type of blood-clotting disorder. It is the most common hereditary coagulopathy in humans, affecting 1% of the population. An acquired form of VWD can sometimes result from other medical conditions. Most people with VWD have no symptoms.

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