What types of von Willebrand disease (vWD) does desmopressin/DDAVP work in?

Works in:

• Type 1 vWD
• Type 2N vWD

Does not work in:

• Type 3 vWD because there is no von Willebrand factor (vWF) to release.
• Type 2 vWD because the drug releases and raises a functionally defective vWF.

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