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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
APS is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by recurring blood clots resulting from antibodies
Anticardiolipin antibodies (aCL ... confirmed venous, arterial ... to be present Treatment ... patient has an arterial ... #anticoagulation
Bleeding risk calculators - HAS-BLED (atrial fibrillation) and IMPROVE (VTE prophylaxis for inpatients)
Important notes:
 • No
calculators - HAS-BLED (atrial ... validated for VTE treatment ... prophylaxis and atrial ... #Factors #Hematology ... #Diagnosis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
, LV thrombus, RV ... defibrillator as ... suggest prophylactic anticoagulation ... Serial TTE and close ... management #cardiology #treatment