06 Jul Longitudinal bleeding assessment in von willebrand disease utilising an interim bleeding score
Abstract
Background
Assessment of bleeding phenotype is critically important in the diagnosis of von Willebrand Disease (VWD). Despite advances in Bleeding Assessment Tools (BATs), standardised tools to evaluate bleeding following diagnosis (interim bleeding) are lacking.
Objectives
We assessed the clinical utility of an interim bleeding protocol in a multicentre, international study involving patients with VWD.
Methods
The enrolment ISTH BAT formed the Original BS (0 BS). At follow up, the ISTH BAT was repeated but included only interval bleeding (Interim BS, 1 BS). Both scores were annualized (0 BS/yr, 1 BS/yr). BS were analysed by VWD subtype, plasma VWF level, sex and age.
Results
Interim BS discriminated by subtype, with significantly increased 0 BS and 1 BS in patients with type 3 VWD. In patients with type 1 VWD, a positive or negative 0 BS did not predict future bleeding, with similar 1 BS/yr (median 1.0 versus 0.7, p=0.2). Despite significantly higher 0 BS in females with type 1 VWD than males (median 7 versus 5, p=0.0012), 1 BS were not significantly different (median 4 versus 4, p=0.16). While 0 BS were lower in children than adults with type 1 VWD, interim BS were similar (median 5 versus 3, p=0.5; 1BS/yr, median 1 versus 0.8, p=0.7). Interestingly, in those with plasma VWF:RCo levels >50 IU/dL, interim BS rates were similar to those 30-50 IU/dL (1 BS/yr 0.8 versus 1.3, p=0.5).
Conclusions
This study provides both a new approach to longitudinal bleeding assessment and insights into the evolution of bleeding in VWD.