Abstract:Background:Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disease, associated with a hypercoagulable state and fetal loss and with other clinical manifestations including cardiac involvement. APS occurs as a primary disorder (PAPS) or secondary to another autoimmune disease (SAPS). Due to its vascular nature, various organs and tissues may be affected, including the cardiac system. Cardiac manifestations of APS are valve abnormalities (valve thickening and vegetations), occlusive arterial disease (at… Show more
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