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What is von Willebrand disease?

von Willebrand disease, or VWD, is a genetic bleeding disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly. Bleeding disorders are rare, but von Willebrand disease is the most common bleeding disorder. This disorder affects males and females equally.

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