Hemophilia

Definition:

A group of hereditary bleeding disorders characterized by a deficiency of one of the factors necessary for coagulation of the blood. The two most common forms of the disorder are hemophilia A and hemophilia B. Hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) is the result of a deficiency or absence of antiheomphilic factor VII. Hemophilia B (Christmas Disease) represents a deficiency of plasma thromboplastin component. The clinical severity of the disorder varies with the extent of the deficiency.

What we offer:

* Specialty care includes: hematology, orthopedics, infectious diseases, genetics, psychiatry, physical therapy, dental hygiene, and vocational counseling
* Case management by nurse specialist
* Carrier detection using DNA-based methodology
* HIV-safe coagulation factor concentrates
* Neonatal expertise for all coagulation disorders

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