Rheumatology 11 - Antiphospholipid Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
define antiphospholipid syndrome
A
anticardiolipin antibodies
lupus anticoagulant
leading to hyper coagulable state
2
Q
presentation of APS
A
frequent miscarriage
thrombosis (DVT,PE, stroke, MI etc)
3
Q
3 specific changes in APS
A
livido reticularis - purple lacy rash
Libmann Sacks endocarditis - seen in SLE and APS - sterile vegetations
4
Q
managing antiphospholipid syndrome
A
MDT management
long term warfarin INR2-3
enoxaparin + aspirin if pregnant
