- About this Module
- Co-Editors Welcome
- Introduction
- The History of VWD
- Definitions & Classification
- Pathophysiology
- Evolutionary Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Clinical Presentation
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Special Situations in VWD
- Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome
- Longitudinal Care
- Patient Resources
- Clinician Communication
- Humanities, Meaning & Experience
- Journal Club
- Review Library
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Beyond the Guidelines
- Clinical Cases
- Media Library
Surgery and Procedures
Plan hemostatic coverage around procedure risk, site, duration, subtype, prior bleeding, and monitoring
Women, Hemostasis, and von Willebrand Disease
How biology, bleeding, and lived experience intersect across a woman’s life.
Long-Term Prophylaxis in VWD
When recurrent bleeding makes waiting for the next bleed the wrong care model
When Treatment Fails
Re-localize the problem when bleeding persists despite DDAVP, replacement, antifibrinolytics, or prophylaxis

VWD and Women’s Bleeding Disorders
Watch Dr. Samuelson-Bannow discuss the unique challenges of diagnosing and managing bleeding disorders in women with von Willebrand disease