Medical Definition of Antiphospholipid syndrome
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An uncommon disorder that is characterised by hypercoagulability due to the presence of antibodies against phospholipids.
These patients exhibit a tendency for recurrent and life-threatening thrombosis and embolic events (for example stroke). Individuals with antiphospholipid syndrome also have an increased tendency toward deep venous thrombosis, myocardial infarction and spontaneous abortions in females.
Antiphospholipid syndrome may be seen by itself or in association with other autoimmune illnesses (for example lupus) or with some infections.
Treatment includes long-term heparin and warfarin.
(13 Jan 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Antiphospholipid Syndrome
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