Acquired hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder that predominantly affects older people with potential underlying comorbidities, including cardiovascular and thrombotic risk factors. The current standard therapies with hemostatic agents for acute bleeding and immunosuppression often require inpatient management, are not approved for routine bleeding prophylaxis, and contribute to the high mortality in this population. Emicizumab is a factor VIII (FVIII) mimetic approved for bleeding prophylaxis in congenital hemophilia A with and without FVIII inhibitors. Given subcutaneously, it may allow easier outpatient bleeding prophylaxis and reduce intensity of immunosuppression. This article summarizes the currently available data on the efficacy and safety of emicizumab in acquired hemophilia A.

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