Virtual Annual Education Meeting – Session #3: Beyond Trough Levels: Taking A Closer Look at How to Evaluate Hemophilia B

Webinar: Beyond Trough Levels:Taking A Closer Look at How to Evaluate Hemophilia B

 Speaker: Michael F. Guerrera, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive Hemostasis and Thrombosis Program in the Division of Hematology, Children’s National

Ever wonder why Hem B patients sometimes bleed with relatively high trough levels and conversely don’t always bleed with lower trough levels? To answer this, it is important to understand that Factor VIII and Factor IX work differently in the body. Hence the differences between Hemophilia A vs. Hemophilia B. Factor VIII stays inside the bloodstream, while Factor IX also goes outside the bloodstream by traveling through the walls of blood vessels. Trough levels will only identify factor that is in the bloodstream. That’s why for Hemophilia B, just measuring trough may not tell the full story of what your factor replacement is doing, and you may need more information.

This session is free and open to VHF constituents, any constituent under the age of 12 will need adult supervision to participate.

As we gather virtually to discuss, share and learn, we ask that all Virginia Hemophilia Foundation (VHF)virtual program participants be thoughtful in their interactions and follow video meeting etiquette and rules of engagement. Disruptions to a session may lead to the removal and/or disabling of the participant’s video and microphone for part of or for the entire session. Thank you for helping VHF ensure a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and staff. Go here to read video meeting etiquette and rules of engagement.

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