1-deamino-8-d-arginine vasopressin (ddavp) normalized the bleeding time in patients with platelet disorder characterized by defective calcium ionophore-induced platelet aggregation.

Authors :: Ichiro Fuse, John G.
Wataru Higuchi, John G.
Yoshifusa Aizawa
Source :: British Journal of Haematology; Sep2003, Vol. 122 Issue 5, p870, 2p
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Cites a study published in the 'British Journal of Haematology,' 1-deamino-8-d-arginine vasopressin (DDAVP) normalized the bleeding time in patients with platelet disorder characterized by defective calcium ionophore-induced platelet aggregation. Effectiveness of DDAVP in patients with various congenital platelet disorders; Mechanism by which DDAVP reduces bleeding time.

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