Understanding What Coagulation Factor is Released by Desmopressin
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Desmopressin, a synthetic analogue of the hormone vasopressin, can dramatically increase the plasma levels of certain clotting factors by two- to sixfold, offering a critical treatment for specific bleeding disorders. Understanding exactly what coagulation factor is released by desmopressin is key to grasping its therapeutic mechanism and utility in conditions like von Willebrand disease and mild hemophilia A.
