Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)

Antiphospholipid Syndrome Latest News

A 29-year-old man with a rare autoimmune condition, antiphospholipid syndrome, survived a second stroke and simultaneous clots in his heart and leg after a coordinated emergency intervention at a Chennai city hospital.

About Antiphospholipid Syndrome

• It is a rare autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly makes certain abnormal antibodies that attack tissues in the body. 
• These antibodies target proteins attached to fat molecules (phospholipids), which makes the blood more likely to clot.
• APS can cause blood clots to form in arteries and veins.
  • Blood clots can form in the legs, lungs, and other organs, such as the kidneys and spleen.
  • The clots can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other conditions. 
• During pregnancy, APS also can result in miscarriage and stillbirth. 
• Some people who have the antibodies may not have any symptoms.
• There’s no cure for this uncommon condition, but medicines can reduce the risk of blood clots and miscarriage.
• It is more common in women than in men. 
• Having another autoimmune condition, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or other connective tissue diseases, increases the risk of APS.

Source: TH

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