anti phospholipid syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
what does anti phospholipid syndrome cause
A
increased blood clots
2
Q
aetiology
A
genetic predis
women
secondary to SLE
3
Q
a suspection for APLS
A
recurrent miscarriages
4
Q
venous clinical features
A
DVT/PE
5
Q
arterial clinical features
A
increased frequency of stroke/ MI
6
Q
diagnosis
A
○ One or more of the following three positive blood tests are needed on two occasions, 12 weeks apart to diagnose APS:
1. anticardiolipin antibodies
2. anti-β2-GPI antibodies
3. positive lupus anticoagulant assay
7
Q
management for APLS
A
anti coag if had episode of thrombosis
