Antiphospholipid syndrome

A disorder caused by the presence of autoantibodies directed against phospholipids, causing a hypercoaguable state, which may result in blood clots, stroke, heart attack, and in women, significant pregnancy-related complications, including miscarriage and still birth. The syndrome is often associated with other autoimmune disorders, most commonly lupus erythematosus, and infections, including syphilis and Lyme disease.

Also known as: Hughes syndrome, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, antiphospholipid syndrome, familial lupus anticoagulant, lupus anticoagulant, familial

94 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 58 tagged with Antiphospholipid syndrome itself.