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1
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Define antiphospholipid syndrome

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• Acquired disorder characterised by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies causing CLOTS

2
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main features?

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  • recurrent miscarriages
  • venous and arterial thromboses
  • thrombocytopenia
3
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what is a big associated?

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SLE

4
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epidemiology of antiphopholipid syndrome?

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• More common in young females

5
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sign in antiphospholipid syndrome?

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• Livedo reticularis – (net-like, mottled rash)

6
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what are the gold standard antibodies to test for?

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o Lupus anticoagulant

o Anti-cardiolipin antibodies

7
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what will the bloods show?

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o Paradoxical RISE IN APTT

o Low platelets