The antiphosphopholipid syndrome is associated with:
True / False
1. myocardial infarction
2. venous thrombosis
3. left ventricular thrombus
4. pulmonary hypertension
5. recurrent abortion
Answer:
1. T
2. T
3. T
4. T
5. T
Antiphospholipid syndrome is the association of arterial and venous thrombosis with antibodies directed against phospholipids. Originally noted as a complication in approximately 30% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, it is now also diagnosed in patients with thrombotic episodes and anti-phospholipid antibodies (aPL) but without clinical features of SLE - primary antiphospholipid syndrome. It is associated with MI, Recurrent miscarriages, DVT, Stroke, pulmonary hypertension (due to thromboembolic disease) and LV thrombus rarely reported. (Dr Bob Dalton) (Dr Shu Ho - d)