Emory Multidisciplinary Bleeding Disorders Clinic is recognized as Georgia’s only comprehensive treatment center for our quality care, innovative research, extensive educational opportunities and support programs.
Emory’s care team of nationally and internationally recognized practitioners have specialized training and expertise in tailoring von Willebrand disease (VWD) care to your needs. We know the disease touches many facets of your life, and so does your care at Emory.
What Is Von Willebrand Disease Care?
People with VWD have low or absent clotting protein von Willebrand factor (VWF) – or make VWF that doesn’t work as it’s supposed to. VWD is an inheritable bleeding disorder. Many different proteins are needed to make a person’s blood clot successfully. For a person to make a successful clot that stops or prevents bleeding, VWF binds to factor VIII (8), another clotting protein, and platelets in blood vessel walls. This process will help form a platelet plug during the clotting process. People with VWD are not able to form this platelet plug, or it will take longer to form. The condition is named after Finnish physician Erik von Willebrand, who first described it in the 1920s.
Comprehensive Von Willebrand Disease Care
We provide a wide range of specialized services in addition to our nationally recognized care team, leading researchers and innovative treatments.
Our approach to von Willebrand disease treatment is highly individualized. We look at your specific disease subtype, lifestyle, bleeding history and treatment and risk factors to develop a unique plan for you. In careful consultation with your medical team, Emory empowers you to live a full life as you manage your condition.
Empowering You To Take Ownership of Your Treatment
We don’t just treat VWD, we educate you about the condition and support you and your family so you can live your best life despite your diagnosis.
Supporting your lifestyle
At Emory, we support our patients through in-depth assistance with insurance, travel, major life transitions and everything in between. Our multidisciplinary team is ready to help.
Equipping you for independence
We believe in empowering our patients for an independent lifestyle. Learn about self-care and at-home treatment. Find out how to travel safely. Even receive counseling for how your condition may impact your job or home life.
At Emory, we know that the best care starts with the patient-provider partnership. Building your independence is a critical part of your individual treatment plan.