Antiphospholipid-antibody syndrome (APS) is a prothrombotic au | Obstetrics & Gynecology

Antiphospholipid-antibody syndrome (APS) is a prothrombotic autoimmune disorder that can present with recurrent pregnancy losses, arterial or venous thrombosis, and mild thrombocytopenia. Patients with APS require anticoagulation (eg, low-molecular-weight heparin in pregnant patients) to decrease the risk of complications.