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  • Hematology
  • Immunology

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  • Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is a rare, severe systemic autoimmune disease.
  • It is characterized by widespread thrombotic microangiopathy and a cytokine storm, often triggered by precipitating factors.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging, especially in patients without a prior history of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL Abs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the current understanding of CAPS clinical presentation and management.
  • To highlight the limitations of existing treatment strategies and the need for further research.

Main Methods:

  • Review of data from the CAPS registry.
  • Analysis of existing literature on clinical presentation and therapeutic management.
  • No randomized controlled trials are available to guide treatment.

Main Results:

  • CAPS involves aPL Abs-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy and cytokine storm, with potential for bleeding.
  • Treatment relies on early triple therapy: anticoagulation, immunosuppression, and aPL Abs removal/neutralization.
  • Prognosis has improved but remains poor.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of CAPS requires prompt triple therapy.
  • Further research into pathophysiological treatments targeting aPL Abs activation is crucial for improving patient outcomes.