Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome: recent findings on managing this challenging condition

Cleve Clin J Med. 2005 Mar;72(3):245-9. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.72.3.245.

Abstract

Patients with antiphospholipid syndrome can suffer recurrent thrombosis that is very difficult to manage. Recent research has demonstrated that high-intensity anticoagulation is not superior to standard therapy. Basic questions about the nature and treatment of this syndrome remain unanswered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Thrombosis / etiology
  • Thrombosis / prevention & control*
  • Warfarin / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Warfarin