- 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
How to Explain VWD to Patients
A clinician-facing communication guide for explaining VWD clearly without minimizing uncertainty or bleeding burden
Explaining VWD Testing to Patients
How clinicians can explain VWF antigen, activity, factor VIII, ratios, repeat testing, and uncertainty
Explaining Type 1 VWD to Patients
How clinicians can explain low VWF, type 1 VWD, thresholds, and uncertainty clearly
Explaining Type 2 VWD to Patients
How clinicians can explain qualitative VWF dysfunction without reducing it to a subtype table
Explaining Type 3 VWD to Patients
How clinicians can explain severe VWF absence, factor VIII reduction, replacement, and family implications
Explaining Acquired VWD to Patients
How clinicians can explain acquired VWF dysfunction, especially in high-shear or systemic disease settings