Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS)

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an . are a type of . They usually help defend the body against infections. In APS, however, the body makes antibodies that mistakenly – a type of .

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About Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS)

Antiphospholipid (AN-te-fos-fo–id) syndrome (APS) is an . occur if the body’s makes that and damage or .

are a type of . They usually help defend the body against infections. In APS, however, the body makes antibodies that mistakenly – a type of .

are found in all living and membranes, including cells and the lining of .

When , are damaged. This damage causes clots to form in the body’s and . (These are the vessels that carry blood to your and body.)

Usually, clotting is a normal bodily process. Blood clots help seal small cuts or breaks on walls. This prevents you from losing too much blood. In APS, however, too much blood clotting…