Early Diagnosis of Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome (AVWS) is Elementary for Clinical Practice in Patients Treated with ECMO Therapy

Abstract

In this study, all patients treated with ECMO support developed AVWS, and AVWS was detectable within 24 hours after ECMO implantation. However, the AVWS was reversible after ECMO explantation. Making an early diagnosis of AVWS and providing appropriate treatment may reduce the incidence of life-threatening bleeding.