What is the APS Foundation?
Description. The APS Foundation of America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit health agency founded in 2005, is dedicated to bringing national awareness to Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS), the major cause of multiple miscarriages, thrombosis, young strokes and heart attacks.
Is APS non profit?
The APS Foundation of America, Inc. is the only United States nonprofit health agency dedicated to bringing national awareness to Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), the major cause of multiple miscarriages, thrombosis, young strokes and heart attacks.
How do you treat Apas?
A doctor will usually prescribe medication to thin the blood, to reduce the chance of clotting. The patient will normally need this medication for the rest of their life. Possible combinations include aspirin with warfarin, or Coumadin, or possibly heparin.
What is APS sticky blood?
Antiphospholipid syndrome is often referred to as APS or sticky blood syndrome. APS is a major cause of strokes in people under the age of 50. Unfortunately, it’s often only diagnosed after a person has had a number of miscarriages, or blood clots in their arteries, veins or brain.
What is APS effect?
Overview. Antiphospholipid (AN-te-fos-fo-LIP-id) syndrome occurs when your immune system mistakenly creates antibodies that make your blood much more likely to clot. This can cause dangerous blood clots in the legs, kidneys, lungs and brain.
What is APS screen?
These tests check your blood for any of the three APS antibodies: anticardiolipin, beta-2 glycoprotein I (β2GPI), and lupus anticoagulant. The term “anticoagulant” (AN-te-ko-AG-u-lant) refers to a substance that prevents blood clotting. It may seem odd that one of the APS antibodies is called lupus anticoagulant.
When is World APS Day?
June 9th
Every year on June 9th, World Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) Day raises awareness for this rare autoimmune disorder. It’s also a day to educate the general public about APS.
Can you live a long life with APS?
For those who do experience clots, treatment can involve the use of blood-thinning drug warfarin. When APS is managed properly, the majority of people with the illness can live normal, full lives.
Can Hughes syndrome go away?
Hughes syndrome is one of the more common autoimmune conditions, yet it is not as well known as some other diseases of the immune system. It is a lifelong condition and the causes are unclear. There is no cure, but medical treatment can ease symptoms and reduce the risk of complications.
What should you avoid with APS?
You may need to avoid eating large amounts of vitamin K-rich foods such as avocado, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, leafy greens and garbanzo beans. Cranberry juice and alcohol can increase warfarin’s blood-thinning effect. Ask your doctor if you need to limit or avoid these drinks.
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