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The Pathogenesis of the Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Bill Giannakopoulos, +1 more
- 13 Mar 2013 - 
- Vol. 368, Iss: 11, pp 1033-1044
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The antiphospholipid syndrome is a prothrombotic disorder associated with autoantibodies associated with obstetrical complications as well as venous and arterial thrombosis risks.
Abstract
The antiphospholipid syndrome is a prothrombotic disorder associated with autoantibodies. It is associated with obstetrical complications (mainly spontaneous abortion) as well as venous and arterial thrombotic risks. Insights into disease mechanisms have led to new therapies.

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