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The antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
1Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Victoria.
Australian Family Physician
|September 15, 1998
Summary
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome can cause recurrent miscarriages. Identifying anticardiolipin antibodies aids in managing this condition and preventing pregnancy complications.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive immunology
- Thrombosis research
Background:
- Recurrent miscarriage is a distressing condition affecting a subset of patients with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.
- Anticardiolipin antibodies, identified in 1983, are key diagnostic markers for this syndrome.
Observation:
- This review synthesizes current knowledge on antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.
- It proposes a management strategy for patients with diverse syndrome components.
Findings:
- Screening for anticardiolipin antibodies can be challenging due to their presence in the general population.
- Identification of affected individuals allows for targeted treatment.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent further miscarriages in affected women.
- Management may also avert thromboembolic events during pregnancy.