Considerations in the evaluation of haemophilia patients for short-term prophylactic therapy: A paediatric and adult case study

L. Luchtman-Jones, L. A. Valentino, C. Manno, Geoffrey Allen, Morey Blinder, Lisa Boggio, Clark Brown, Alan Cohen, Kathy Fu, Michael Jeng, Nathan Kobrinsky, Eric Kraut, Roshni Kulkarni, Jeanne Lusher, Prasad Mathew, Dana Matthews, Steven Pipe, Doris Quon, Ashok Raj, Jagadeesh RamdasHernan Sabio, Lance Sieger, Michael Tapper, David Ungar, Brian Wickland

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Abstract

The long-term prophylactic administration of clotting factor concentrate in patients with haemophilia reduces bleeding events, slows joint deterioration, and improves quality of life. Prophylaxis can also be effective when used short-term to prevent or reduce bleeding associated with trauma, surgery, and athletic activities. While clinical trials are needed to establish the optimal length of prophylaxis following injury, several weeks and possibly months of treatment may be needed. Discontinuing therapy prematurely can result in rebleeding in the injured area.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)82-86
Number of pages5
JournalHaemophilia
Volume12
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2006

Keywords

  • Haematoma
  • Intracranial haemorrhage
  • Primary prophylaxis
  • Prophylaxis
  • Secondary prophylaxis
  • Severe haemophilia A
  • Short-term prophylaxis

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