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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
APS is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by recurring blood clots resulting from antibodies
Syndrome (APS) ... 1 of the three aPLs ... diagnosed with APS ... to be present Treatment ... #Syndrome #APS
2019 EULAR recommendations for thrombosis in (Antiphospholipid Syndrome) APS
Venous Thrombosis - Arterial Thrombosis
INR Target
Duration
Recurrence

Dr. Laurent ARNAUD
Syndrome) APS ... #Syndrome #APS ... management #EULAR2019 #guidelines ... #rheumatology # ... hematology #treatment
2019 EULAR Recommendations - Obstetrics Management in (Antiphospholipid Syndrome) APS
Previous Thrombosis?
Previous Pregnancy Complications?

Dr. Laurent ARNAUD @Lupusreference

#obstetrics
Syndrome) APS ... #Syndrome #APS ... management #EULAR2019 #guidelines ... #rheumatology # ... obgyn #treatment
Autoantibodies in Rheumatology
 • Lupus (SLE): ANA (anti-nuclear antibody), dsDNA (double-stranded DNA), Anti-Smith, Anti-Ro (SSA) and
Autoantibodies in Rheumatology ... , others (RNP, aPL ... antibodies) • Antiphospholipid ... Antibody Syndrome ... LAC) • Sjogren Syndrome
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Incidence: common in APL ... Triggers: ATRA treatment ... unless severe APLS ... #oncology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Hyperviscosity, TTP, APLS ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Malignancy - Antiphospholipid ... antibodies (APLS ... pathophysiology #hematology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Demyelinating Syndrome ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... (for secondary APS ... CNS #neurology #rheumatology ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Antiphospholipid ... Syndrome (APLS) ... Workup Algorithm INDICATIONS ... ARUPConsult @ARUPLabs #APLS ... #Antiphospholipid
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
to repair DNA, as ... - Antithyroid medications ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... Aplastic #Anemia #oncology ... #hematology #diagnosis
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
Summary of Oncologic ... → no immediate treatment ... after CRS) - Treatment ... AML (~20 %) and APL ... #Emergencies #Oncology