Hemophilia A secondary prevention
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Overview
Secondary Prevention
- Secondary prevention for hemophilia A is aimed at preventing spontaneous or excessive bleeds in patients who are high risk. Patients should be counseled on safe practices and should routine accident prevention.
- Patients with moderate-to-severe hemophilia may be managed with prophylactic transfusions of recombinant clotting factor VIII in order to prevent bleeding episodes.
- Routine prophylactic transfusions are not recommended for patients with mild hemophilia.