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The antiphospholipid antibody syndrome

K R Johns1, G O Littlejohn

  • 1Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Victoria.

Australian Family Physician
|September 15, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome can cause recurrent miscarriages. Identifying anticardiolipin antibodies aids in managing this condition and preventing pregnancy complications.

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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.

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