Publications by authors named "Chantal Tian"
Haemophilia
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Acquired haemophilia A (AHA) is a rare bleeding disorder caused by autoantibodies against factor VIII, with a population-based incidence of 1.78 cases per million per year found in a study in Manitoba, Canada.
- The study identified 34 patients over 15 years, most commonly presenting at an average age of 76, with 97% experiencing bleeding, often major, leading to delayed diagnoses and a need for haemostatic therapy.
- Treatment involved immunosuppressive therapy in 88% of cases, yielding an encouraging 79% remission rate, with relatively low treatment-related mortality and morbidity noted.
