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A disorder of coagulation, which causes blood clots (thrombosis) in both arteries and veins

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What is the ICD-9 code for antiphospholipid syndrome?

ICD-9 under syndrome, antiphospholipid antibody or anticardiolipin antibody 289.81


Treatment for antiphospholipid sundrome?

There are a few treatments for Antiphospholipid Syndrome. The best treatment would be therapy or Thrombosis.


If you have Antiphospholipid Syndrome and you are wanting to use a surrogate mother can you pass it on to the surrogate mother?

No, you cannot pass Antiphospholipid syndrome to a surrogate mother who is carrying your baby. You can pass it onto your unborn baby though.


What is the medical meaning of antiphospholipid syndrome?

Antiphospholipid syndrome is a type of autoimmune disease. It causes clots to form much more easily. This leads to deep vein thrombosis, stroke and clots in organs like the lungs or kidneys.


Cure for antiphospholipid syndrome?

Medicines can help prevent complications. The goals of treatment are to prevent blood clots.


Does Lupus cause pateletts to clump?

SLE does not itself cause platelets to clump. However, a related comorbid disorder called Hughes disease aka antiphospholipid syndrome does cause "sticky blood".


Can lupus disorder destroy a developing child?

No, but if the mother has a lupus clotting disorder (antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, anticardiolipin or lupus anticoagulant) clots can form that block the flow of blood to the fetus resulting in miscarriage.


Treatment for antiphospholipid syndrome?

Treatment for antiphospholipid syndrome typically involves blood thinners to prevent blood clot formation, such as aspirin or anticoagulants like warfarin or heparin. Corticosteroids may be used to reduce inflammation and immune system suppressants to control the immune response. In some cases, medications to regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels may be prescribed as well. Regular monitoring and follow-up with a healthcare provider are important to manage the condition effectively.


What is the difference between antiphospholipid and anti cardiolipin antibodies?

they are all one


What is lupus anti coagulant syndrome?

Some people with lupus also have problems with their blood clotting too quickly. These people have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, lupus anticoagulant or anticardiolipin. The condition is managed with blood thinner like coumadin or wafarin and must be carefully monitored. Without treatment, the patient is very likely to suffer cardiovascular events such a strokes, TIA's and heart attacks.


What is syndactyly a symptom of?

Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome


Which syndrome is the complete opposite of Lima syndrome?

Stockholm syndrome.