Abstract
Hemophilia A and B-lack of factors VIII and IX, respectively-are the most common forms of hemophilia. This chapter reviews the pathogenesis of hemophilia, diagnosis, and treatment including the use of desmopressin and factor concentrates.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Hemostasis and Thrombosis |
Subtitle of host publication | Fourth Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 23-31 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030193300 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030193294 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
Keywords
- Concentrates
- Desmopressin
- Factor inhibitors
- Factor IX deficiency
- Factor VIII deficiency
- Hemophilia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)