Antiphospholipid syndrome in the year 2009

Czech version

Authors: A. Buliková; J. Zavřelová; M. Penka
Authors‘ workplace: Oddělení klinické hematologie Fakultní nemocnice Brno, pracoviště Bohunice, přednosta prof. MUDr. Miroslav Penka, CSc
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2009; 55(3): 253-262
Category: 15th Parizek's Days

Overview

Antiphospholipid syndrome is a prothrombotic disorder characterized by vascular occlusions and/or pregnancy morbidity in the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies. These autoantibodies represent a large and heterogenous family of circulating immunoglobulins usually identified as anticardiolipin antibodies and antibodies directed against β2-glykoprotein I or as lupus anticoagulant. A number of criteria for diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome have been proposed. In this review, we focused on long‑term process of diagnostic procedures development and future directions in scientific research in this field.

Key words:
antiphospholipid syndrome – diagnosis

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