autoimmune
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Antiphospholipid , or antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, is an , hypercoagulable state caused by antiphospholipid . APS can lead to blood clots () in both and veins, pregnancy-related , and other symptoms like low , kidney disease, heart disease, and rash. Although the exact etiology of APS is still not clear, is believed to play a key role in the development of the disease.
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