Antiphospholipid syndrome
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Key Information
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Appropriate Tests
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The syndrome is characterised by arterial and venous thrombosis, an increased risk of miscarriage and fetal death and intra-uterine growth retardation.
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Diagnosis is based on clinical findings in the presence of a significant titre of Cardiolipin Ab (titre >20 GPL units), Lupus anticoagulant or Beta-2-glycoprotein 1 Ab.
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