Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a blood condition that causes the blood to clot improperly. Blood includes several proteins that aid in blood clotting when necessary. […]

A leg ulcer (ulcus cruris) is a lesion on the lower leg that does not heal in two weeks. These wounds can be painful, irritating, and […]

A cannula is a tiny tube that doctors implant into a bodily cavity, such as a person’s nose, or a vein. They are used by doctors […]

Antiphospholipid antibodies (APLAs) are proteins that may be present in the blood and may increase your risk for blood clots or pregnancy losses. If you have […]

Platelet disorders can affect the number of platelets, how well they function, or both. A platelet disorder affects normal blood clotting. Disorders that can cause problems […]

Raynaud’s phenomenon is a problem that causes decreased blood flow to the fingers. In some cases, it also causes less blood flow to the ears, toes, […]

Buerger’s disease (also known as thromboangiitis obliterans) affects blood vessels in the body, most commonly in the arms and legs. Blood vessels swell, which can prevent […]

Circulating anticoagulants are usually autoantibodies that neutralize specific clotting factors in vivo (eg, an autoantibody against factor VIII or factor V) or inhibit phospholipid-bound proteins in […]

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a rare and serious condition that disrupts your blood flow. It is a blood clotting disorder that can turn into uncontrollable […]

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a sophisticated set of treatments used to aid in the creation of a child or to help with fertility or to […]