Antiphospholipid Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What is antiphospholipid syndrome associated with. (2)
A
Can be primary or associated with other autoimmune conditions.
2
Q
What other autoimmune condition can antiphospholipid syndrome be associated with.
A
SLE.
3
Q
What are the symptoms of antiphospholipid syndrome. (2)
A
Recurrent venous/arterial thrombosis.
Recurrent spontaneous miscarriages.
4
Q
What sort or recurrent venous/arteria thrombosis are associated with antiphospholipid syndrome. (3)
A
CVA.
Budd-Chiari syndrome.
DVT.
5
Q
What are the physical signs associated with antiphospholipid syndrome. (4)
A
Livedo reticularis.
Purpura.
Splinter haemorrhages.
Valvular heart disease.
