title: The antiphospholipid syndrome.
abstract: The antiphospholipid syndrome in obstetrics represents a striking model of maternofetal pathology related to systemic and intraplacental thrombosis. Two pro-coagulant antibodies are now well known: lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin antibody. Therapy is preventive and efficient. It is based on a cautious choice from three drugs: aspirin, heparin, and corticosteroids.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bichat Hospital, Paris, France.
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Edelman
mesh_terms: D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology