Understanding How von Willebrand Affects Platelets and Blood Clotting
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Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder, affecting the body's ability to form blood clots due to a low level or defect in von Willebrand factor (VWF), profoundly impacting **how does von Willebrand affect platelets**. Normally, VWF acts as a crucial bridge, linking platelets to the site of an injury to form a protective plug.