Complications of Hemophilia
Complications of Hemophilia
Complications of Hemophilia
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8<strong>Complications</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Hemophilia</strong><br />
PART 1 – Inhibitors<br />
This section provides answers to these questions:<br />
■ What are inhibitors<br />
■ What are the symptoms <strong>of</strong> inhibitor development<br />
■ What tests are available to detect inhibitors<br />
■ What are the treatment options<br />
Georges-Étienne Rivard, M.D., FRCPC<br />
Director, Quebec Centre for Inhibitors <strong>of</strong> Coagulation,<br />
CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Quebec<br />
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Claude Meilleur, RN<br />
Nurse Coordinator, Quebec Centre for Inhibitors <strong>of</strong> Coagulation,<br />
CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Quebec