Vasculopathy and arterial stenotic lesions in the antiphospholipid syndrome

C. Christodoulou, S. Sangle, David P. D'Cruz

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Abstract

The antiphospholipid (Hughes) syndrome (APS) is characterized by recurrent arterial or venous thromboembolism, or pregnancy loss, in association with antiphospholipid antibodies. These antibodies may be associated with premature or accelerated atherosclerosis and emerging evidence supports the concept of a vasculopathy in the APS that may lead to arterial stenotic lesions, possibly contributing to vascular occlusions and pregnancy morbidity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)907-910
Number of pages4
JournalRheumatology
Volume46
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2007

Keywords

  • Antiphospholipid syndrome
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Intima media thickness
  • Stenotic lesions
  • Vasculopathy

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