An Insight into the Impact of Hemophilia a on Daily Life According to Disease Severity: A Preliminary Analysis of the CHESS II Study

Introduction: Hemophilia A (HA) is a congenital bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency in clotting factor VIII (FVIII). There are currently limited data on the impact of HA on daily life. Here we examine the impact of HA on the daily life of adult persons with HA (PwHA) without current FVIII inhib...

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Published in:Blood 2020-11, Vol.136 (Supplement 1), p.1-3
Main Authors: Noone, Declan, Nissen, Francis, Xu, Tao, Burke, Tom, Asghar, Sohaib, Dhillon, Harpal, Aizenas, Martynas, Meier, Oliver, O'Hara, Jamie, Khair, Kate
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Language:English
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Summary:Introduction: Hemophilia A (HA) is a congenital bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency in clotting factor VIII (FVIII). There are currently limited data on the impact of HA on daily life. Here we examine the impact of HA on the daily life of adult persons with HA (PwHA) without current FVIII inhibitors according to disease severity. Methods: The Cost of Haemophilia in Europe: a Socioeconomic Survey II (CHESS II) is a retrospective, burden-of-illness study in adults with mild, moderate, and severe HA or hemophilia B (defined by endogenous FVIII/IX [IU/dL] relative to normal; mild, 5-
ISSN:0006-4971
1528-0020
DOI:10.1182/blood-2020-136952