Question 1

what is antiphospholipid syndrome?

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Short description: It involves arterial or venous clotting or specific pregnancy complications, with laboratory evidence of anti-phospholipid antibodies. Autoantibodies, meaning produced and directed against one's self, are to plasma proteins (many:) altering normal clotting leading to thrombus (clot) and/or pregancy complications like fetal death, recurrent early pregnancy loss, eclampsia, and others.

Question 2

what leads to antiphospholipid syndrome?

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It is autoimmune: Antiphospholipid syndrome(aps) is an autoimmune condition which can be its own entity or associated with other connective tissue diseases such as lupus.  A diagnosis requires thorough evaluation by a rheumatologist.  Typically, we don't make a diagnosis after one test result.  The general rule of thumb is to repeat the test 3 months after the first one to confirm.  There is more than one test.

Question 3

can you explain antiphospholipid syndrome?

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Short description: It involves arterial or venous clotting or specific pregnancy complications, with laboratory evidence of anti-phospholipid antibodies. Autoantibodies, meaning produced and directed against one's self, are to plasma proteins (many:) altering normal clotting leading to thrombus (clot) and/or pregancy complications like fetal death, recurrent early pregnancy loss, eclampsia, and others.

Question 4

what can i expect from "antiphospholipid syndrome"?

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Complex problems: The manifestations of aps range from having no symptoms at all to catastrophic, disastrous clotting affecting multiple organs leading to death within days. Many will present with blood clots, some with skin changes, others with low platelets or women will have repeated spontaneous miscarriages. Another autoimmune disorder may also be diagnosed such as lupus erythematosus. See:http://www.Apsfa.Org/.

Question 5

how long does the test take for antiphospholipid syndrome take?

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.: Depends on your lab. If it is a send out investigation, it may take a week, if they do it in the same lab it takes a day.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: antiphospholipid syndrome?

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Antiphospholipid antibodies: Antiphospholipid antibodies are components in one's blood that can increase the risk of blood clots especially in the smallest blood vessels called capillaries. These individuals are prone to deep venous thrombosis in the leg and potentially pulmonary embolus in the lungs.

Question 7

how does the process work for a antiphospholipid syndrome or aps test?

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: Making a diagnosis of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome requires both clinical symptoms of a blood clot OR pregnancy complications ALONG WITH laboratory testing positive for one or more of the following Lupus anticoagulant, Anticardiolipin antibody, Anti-β2GP1antibody.  If you are suspicious or have questions about your specific results, it would be best to speak with your physician who ordered.

Question 8

what are the main symptoms of antiphospholipid syndrome that people have?

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Clots or miscarriage: Blood clots, like deep venous thrombosis or DVT in the legs, or pulmonary embolism in the lungs, or pregnancy complications including recurrent early pregnancy loss (3 early miscarriages), 1+ late miscarriages, or severe pre-eclampsia. Antiphospholipid syndrome (aps) is less common than antiphospholipid antibodies (apa). If you have 2 or more miscarriages consult a fertility specialist (rei) md.

Question 9

what should i expect from a condition known as "antiphospholipid syndrome"?

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Hard to know: True anti phospholipid syndrome is rare  we only diagnose this problem when people have a history of clotting problems   the diagnosis has now been extended to people with 2 or more miscarriages. The diagnosis needs to be carefully considered    if diagnosed  Aspirin or  Heparin maybe useful.

Question 10

is there an aftermath of antiphospholipid syndrome?

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Risk of clots: Antiphospholipid syndrome is associated with increased clotting.  You need to avoid medications that increase your risk of clotting - birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy. Some situations increase risk of clotting - surgery with general anesthesia, sitting for long periods without walking - car or plane rides >3-4 hours, dehydration - you should wear support stockings or walk around.

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