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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome)

The presence of antibodies directed against phospholipids (ANTIBODIES, ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID). The condition is associated with a variety of diseases, notably systemic lupus erythematosus and other connective tissue diseases, thrombopenia, and arterial or venous thromboses. In pregnancy it can cause abortion. Of the phospholipids, the cardiolipins show markedly elevated levels of anticardiolipin antibodies (ANTIBODIES, ANTICARDIOLIPIN). Present also are high levels of lupus anticoagulant (LUPUS COAGULATION INHIBITOR).
Also Known As:
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome; Syndrome, Antiphospholipid; Syndrome, Antiphospholipid Antibody; Anti-Phospholipid Antibody Syndrome; Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome; Hughes Syndrome; Anti Phospholipid Antibody Syndrome; Anti Phospholipid Syndrome; Antibody Syndrome, Anti-Phospholipid; Antibody Syndrome, Antiphospholipid; Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndromes; Syndrome, Anti-Phospholipid; Syndrome, Anti-Phospholipid Antibody; Syndrome, Hughes
Networked: 5511 relevant articles (119 outcomes, 389 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Libman-Sacks Disease)
2. Thrombosis (Thrombus)
3. Rheumatoid Arthritis
4. Spontaneous Abortion (Miscarriage)
5. Thrombocytopenia (Thrombopenia)

Experts

1. Shoenfeld, Yehuda: 75 articles (09/2022 - 01/2002)
2. Cervera, Ricard: 63 articles (09/2022 - 12/2002)
3. Meroni, Pier Luigi: 61 articles (03/2022 - 07/2002)
4. Shoenfeld, Y: 60 articles (02/2018 - 01/2000)
5. Atsumi, Tatsuya: 56 articles (01/2022 - 02/2002)
6. Erkan, Doruk: 54 articles (09/2022 - 06/2002)
7. Sciascia, Savino: 53 articles (09/2022 - 12/2011)
8. Tincani, Angela: 50 articles (12/2022 - 02/2005)
9. Pengo, Vittorio: 49 articles (11/2022 - 06/2005)
10. Ruffatti, Amelia: 46 articles (11/2022 - 01/2006)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Antiphospholipid Syndrome:
1. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)FDA LinkGeneric
2. AnticoagulantsIBA
3. Heparin (Liquaemin)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Warfarin (Coumadin)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Antiphospholipid AntibodiesIBA
6. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG)FDA Link
7. Rituximab (Mabthera)FDA Link
8. AntibodiesIBA
9. Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor (Lupus Anticoagulant)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Plasmapheresis
3. Plasma Exchange
4. Secondary Prevention
5. Transplantation